Spain lean heavily on Barcelona core with eight players selected for World Cup | OneFootball

With the 2025-26 season now over, FC Barcelona fans will have to wait a few months before seeing their team back in action. In the meantime, attention will turn to the club’s plans for the summer and how the squad will be shaped ahead of the new campaign.

There is also the added attraction of international football, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place this summer. Several Blaugrana players will be involved with their national teams, although once again it is Spain who will feature the highest number from the Barcelona squad.

As MARCA has reported, Luis de la Fuente has now announced his final 26-man squad for the World Cup today. As expected, there were a few major surprises in the final list, although some decisions still stood out in key areas such as goalkeeping and defence.

One of the main talking points is the inclusion of Joan Garcia, who is preferred in the final squad after competing closely with Alex Remiro for the spot.

In defence, the notable Barcelona name is Eric Garcia, who returns to the national team setup after last featuring at the Qatar World Cup and had not been part of de la Fuente’s current cycle until now. He is joined in the squad by Pau Cubarsi, who continues to establish himself as an important option for Spain.

The midfield also includes strong Barcelona presence with Pedri, Gavi, and Dani Olmo all making the final list as part of a highly competitive unit.

In attack, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal are also included, maintaining Barcelona’s strong influence in the final third of the pitch.

Overall, eight Barcelona players have been named in Spain’s World Cup squad, confirming the club’s continued importance within the national team setup.

The rest of the squad reflects a balanced selection across all areas, with established names and emerging players combined. One of the final key decisions also involved resolving the absence created by Fermin’s injury, with Yeremy Pino ultimately filling that role in the attacking midfield and wide areas.

Spain now head into the tournament with a stable and well-defined group, while Barcelona will be closely watching how their players perform on the biggest stage of international football.