Paris Saint-Germain: Gold Soccer Awards Best Team of 2026

Paris Saint-Germain earn the Gold Soccer Award for Best Team of 2026 after another extraordinary season under Luis Enrique.

Retaining the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal on penalties in the final, was the defining achievement. Their journey included emphatic aggregate victories over Chelsea and Liverpool, followed by a thrilling semi-final victory over Bayern Munich. PSG also secured a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title, underlining their domestic consistency and European dominance. Their success reflects more than individual brilliance: it is the product of an outstanding collective, tactical intelligence and an attacking identity capable of overwhelming the very best.

Finalists: Spain and Bayern Munich

Spain deserve recognition after winning UEFA Euro 2024 and completing an international double by lifting the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final.

Bayern Munich were equally impressive domestically, winning the 2025/26 Bundesliga with 89 points and scoring 122 goals. They also won three trophies, with Harry Kane delivering an exceptional 61 goals across all competitions.

Both had outstanding claims, but PSG's consecutive European titles set them apart.

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Gold Soccer Awards recognises footballing excellence independently, without influence from publicity, popularity or hype.