Barcelona players prepare for 2026 World Cup as Umtiti's legacy endures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
FC Barcelona is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with players like Raphinha set to represent Brazil. Samuel Umtiti remains the last Barcelona player to win the tournament, having helped France secure the title in 2018. Umtiti's performance in the World Cup, including a crucial semi-final goal, is remembered as the pinnacle of his career, though he faced significant knee issues afterwards. With 16 Barcelona representatives in this year's World Cup, the club aims to add another champion to its history, potentially replacing Umtiti's unique status.
- •Raphinha prepares for the World Cup with Brazil.
- •Samuel Umtiti won the World Cup with France in 2018.
- •Umtiti's goal in the semi-final advanced France to the finals.
- •16 Barcelona players are involved in the 2026 tournament.
- •Umtiti's knee issues impacted his career after the World Cup.
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"As the FC Barcelona contingent prepares to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey, with Raphinha set to take the field for Brazil, the anticipation could not be greater.The hope is for some of the Blau...
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