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Vozinha, Haaland named in World Cup dream team, but no place for Kane, Yamal

Fans voted for Cabo Verde’s hero goalkeeper but left out golden gloves winner Unai Simon, World Cup winner Lamine Yamal

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Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha (right) shakes hands with Lionel Messi after their side’s went to extra time at the World Cup. Photo: Xinhua
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Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and ⁠Norway striker Erling ⁠Haaland have been ⁠named in the fan-voted Fifa World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for stand-out performances during unexpected runs by their teams.

Vozinha topped the goalkeeper ‌vote with 39.6 per cent after a string of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, taking the place in the team despite Spain’s Unai Simon winning the golden glove, which is selected by a ⁠Fifa technical group.

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

Haaland captured ‌27.5 per cent of the forward votes after leading Norway to their first World ‌Cup ‌quarter-final.

The Manchester City forward scored seven goals in five ‌appearances, including a double as Norway eliminated five-time champions ⁠Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 before their run ⁠ended against England.

The duo feature alongside stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham in the line-up.

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