Eight Barcelona stars join Lamine Yamal on Spain’s World Cup 2026 preliminary list

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Nine FC Barcelona players, including Lamine Yamal, are on Spain's preliminary 55-man World Cup 2026 list. Key inclusions are Gavi and Eric García, while notable omissions include Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde.

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Nine FC Barcelona players are on Spain's preliminary World Cup 2026 list
Gavi and Eric García are key inclusions from Barcelona
Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde were left off the list
Final squad announcement is scheduled for May 25

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Lamine Yamal of Spain during the international friendly match between Spain and Egypt prior to the FIFA World Cup, at RCD Stadium on March 31, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images A chunk of the FC Barcelona squad has taken the first step toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Luis de la Fuente submitted his 55-man preliminary list to FIFA this past Monday, and the Spanish federation’s faith in the current La Liga champions is clear for all to see. Gavi and Eric García are the headline inclusions among the nine Barça representatives. Both players earned their spots back the hard way. They put in massive shifts during a season where Barça eventually walked away with the league title. The list also includes Joan García, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, and , and most of these names are considered favorites to make the final 26-man squad. There were some omissions, though. , who has seen his stock rise significantly as a left-sided center back recently, was left out. finds himself on the outside looking in, too. De la Fuente preferred the likes of , Álex Grimaldo, and for those left-back slots. De la Fuente is expected to trim this group down and announce his definitive roster on May 25. But for now, the heavy presence of Hansi Flick’s players shows that the Spain boss still views the Barça style as the foundation for how Spain wants to play.

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Who are the Barcelona players included in Spain's World Cup 2026 preliminary list?

The Barcelona players on the list include Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Eric García, Joan García, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, and Fermín López.

When will Spain announce the final squad for the World Cup 2026?

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente is expected to announce the final 26-man roster on May 25.

Which notable players were omitted from Spain's World Cup 2026 preliminary list?

Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde were notable omissions from the preliminary list submitted by Spain.

Eight Barcelona stars join Lamine Yamal on Spain’s World Cup 2026 preliminary list

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