Barcelona will send 16 players to the 2026 World Cup, with five of them set to make their debut on football’s biggest stage when the tournament kicks off next week.
Three of the debutants will represent Spain for the first time at a World Cup. Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, and Joan Garcia have all earned call-ups after standout seasons for the LaLiga champions.
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Barcelona’s recent signing Anthony Gordon will also feature at his first World Cup, lining up for England. The winger joined the club from Newcastle United last month in a move that has boosted his international profile.
The fifth debutant is Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim from Barcelona’s U19A side. His performances at youth level have drawn attention, earning him a place in the senior squad for the tournament.
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