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Lewandowski congratulates Barcelona players after Spain's World Cup victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Lewandowski congratulates Barcelona players after Spain's World Cup victory

Summary

Robert Lewandowski expressed his happiness for his former Barcelona teammates following Spain’s triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After making his MLS debut with Chicago Fire, he praised the eight Barcelona players who contributed to the victory, including standout performances from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in the final against Argentina. Lewandowski highlighted the rapid progress of his former teammates, who he recently played alongside at Barcelona. His club journey continues after his summer move to the Chicago Fire.

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•Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina.
•Eight Barcelona players were part of the winning squad.
•Lewandowski praised his former teammates’ achievements.
•Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the final.
•Lewandowski made his debut with Chicago Fire this summer.

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10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Lewandowski congratulates Barcelona stars after Spain’s World Cup triumph: ‘Very happy for them’

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Ex-Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has congratulated his former teammates following Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, saying he is delighted to see so many young players from the club achiev...
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