To celebrate the imminent kick-off of World Cup 2026, we've compiled our best coffee XI from players who will be taking part in the upcoming tournament. Read on to see if your favourite players have made the cut!
Goalkeeper.
In goal, it's Senegalese shot stopper Yehvann 'Decaf' Diouf!
Providing a calming presence and a steady pair of hands, he'll be the first player his teammates turn to when they need a coffee with less of a kick the morning before a match.
Defence.
We've gone for a versatile back five, with the Netherlands' Jurrien Timber-ista serving up delicious assists from his position at right wing-back, while Mexico's Israel Reyes-presso brings relentless energy to his role.
Making up the rest of the defence are an English centre back, a Frenchman and another Dutchman, in the forms of Dan Burn (our first-aid specialist), Dayot Upamericano and our captain, Virgil 'Mobile Coffee' van Dijk, who we know will deliver the goods all over the pitch.
Is this the most thirst-quenching fivesome there's ever bean?!
Midfield.
We've opted for safety and stability in our team's engine room, with an athletic but defensively-minded duo comprising a Brazilian and another English representative. Take a bow Cafemiro and Declan Rice-d coffee!
What this pair lack in goal threat, they more than make up for in tasty tackles. Let's just hope they don't end up in too much hot water…
Completing our midfield in an advanced role just behind the strikers is Portugal's Brew-no Fernandes. A silky smooth operator, he's the perfect pick-me-up when energy levels start to flag in the latter stages of a game.
Attack.
Who else but France's favourite son, Kylian Mfrappé, alongside Samba star Neymaricano!
With flicks and tricks galore and ice running through their veins, we're sure these two will score our XI plenty of latte minute winners.
It's coming home?
Let us know how you think this team would get on at World Cup 2026 and send us your own coffee XI on our social media channels!