Barcelona players' performances assessed in World Cup 2026 group stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The World Cup 2026 group stage has concluded, with 15 of the 16 Barcelona players still participating. Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford were among the few from Barcelona to score. João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Dani Olmo, and Frenkie de Jong received praise for their performances, while Raphinha struggled with an injury. Concerns arose around the form of other players like Pedri and Ferran Torres, who have been less impactful. Discussions continue on who was the best performer from Barcelona in this early phase.
- •15 Barcelona players remain in the tournament.
- •Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford scored for Barcelona.
- •João Cancelo and Frenkie de Jong received significant praise.
- •Raphinha is dealing with an injury from Brazil's second match.
- •Concerns persist about the form of Pedri and Ferran Torres.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who was Barcelona’s best player in the World Cup 2026 group stage?
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