SOCCER: Vozinha and Haaland make World Cup dream team

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances helped their teams make unexpected runs in the tournament.

Vozinha topped the goalkeeper voting with 39.6% of the votes following a series of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape Verde. He earned a spot in the team despite Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove award, which is selected by a FIFA technical study group.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who was without a club after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves before the tournament, made seven saves as Cape Verde held eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw. He also helped push eventual finalists Argentina into extra time in the round of 32.

Haaland received 27.5% of the forward votes after leading Norway to their first-ever World Cup quarter-final appearance.

The Manchester City striker scored seven goals in five appearances, including a brace in Norway’s 2-1 victory over five-time champions Brazil in the round of 16 before their campaign ended against England.

The pair were joined in the lineup by global stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham.

Fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team:

Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde)

Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spain), Lisandro Martinez (Argentina), Dayot Upamecano (France), Marc Cucurella (Spain)

Midfielders: Rodri (Spain), Michael Olise (France), Jude Bellingham (England)

Attackers: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), Kylian Mbappe (France)

-Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk and Mohamed Yossry in Cairo; Editing by Toby Davis/Reuters