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A month has passed since the 2026 World Cup final, and participants are actively changing clubs. Among the major transfers are Spain's Ferran Torres to PSG, Rodri to Barcelona, Yann Diomande for €125 million to Real Madrid, and iconic Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to Colo-Colo.

Every four years, the World Cup serves as a major talent showcase, and the 2026 tournament was no exception. A month after the final, a group of players who shone on the global stage have changed their club affiliations.

Top six transfers of the 2026 World Cup heroes

  1. Vozinha («Shavesh» -> «Colo-Colo»): The 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde became the iconic hero of the tournament. Following a battle for his signature between Colo-Colo and Morocco's Berkane, alongside visa issues, he has signed with the Chilean side.
  2. Johan Manzambi («Freiburg» -> «Aston Villa»): The 20-year-old midfielder netted three goals and provided two assists for Switzerland. Villa snatched him from Newcastle while also breaking their transfer record.
  3. Ferran Torres («Barcelona» -> PSG): The scorer of the winning goal in the final against Argentina has moved to the reigning Champions League winners. This marks the first transfer of a World Cup golden goal scorer to a Champions League club since Ronaldo's switch from Inter to Real Madrid in 2002.
  4. Jed Spence («Tottenham» -> «Inter»): After a strong showing for England, the defender is on his way to Milan to replace Denzel Dumfries, who has moved to Real Madrid.
  5. Yann Diomande («RB Leipzig» -> «Real Madrid»): The Ivorian has completed a €125 million move to Madrid, signing a seven-year contract.
  6. Rodri («Manchester City» -> «Barcelona»): This deal is nearing completion as the 30-year-old midfielder makes a return to La Liga, expected to sign a four-year contract with the Catalan giants.

Other notable transfers include Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, Krisencio Samerville to Al Hilal, Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea, Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce, and Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town.