Barcelona sends 16 players to 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Barcelona sends 16 players to 2026 FIFA World Cup
Summary

Sixteen players from Barcelona will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada this month. The roster includes eight players representing Spain, with Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres leading the forward line. Other countries featuring Barça players include England, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, Uruguay, Portugal, and Egypt., it is the first World Cup without any Real Madrid players in the Spanish squad, as all selections came from Barça.

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  • Eight Barcelona players named in Spain's squad for the tournament.
  • Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon represent England.
  • Raphinha included in Brazil's roster, aiming for second World Cup.
  • Jules Koundé and Frenkie de Jong also featured for France and the Netherlands.
  • Hamza Abdelkarim, at 18, is a surprise inclusion for Egypt.
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There will be 16 Barcelona players taking to the pitch for their respective countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which gets underway in the United States, Mexico and Canada this month.Barça say that...

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