Barcelona acknowledges Pau Cubarsi's recognition after World Cup success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
FC Barcelona is currently in pre-season training without several key players, including eight who participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pau Cubarsi, who won the Best Young Player award at the tournament, is viewed by teammates as having performed at a high level throughout the season, despite his rise in visibility coming only after the World Cup. Cubarsi played every minute of Spain's World Cup campaign and has logged nearly 5,200 minutes in the last season across all competitions. Barcelona is focused on managing his recovery as they prepare for the new season.
- •Pau Cubarsi named Best Young Player at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Barcelona trains without many first-team players during pre-season.
- •Cubarsi has played 857 minutes at the World Cup, the highest of any player.
- •Teammates express frustration over delayed recognition of Cubarsi's abilities.
- •Club prioritizes his recovery for the upcoming season after a busy year.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona surprised teenage rising star had to wait until the World Cup for long-deserved recognition
"As FC Barcelona continue their pre-season preparations, Hansi Flick & co. are still without a number of first-team players, including the eight Spain players who won the 2026 FIFA World Cup.While the ...
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