Confirmed: Three Barcelona players start in FIFA World Cup final vs Argentina
Spain's starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina features three Barcelona players: Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal, and Dani Olmo. The match highlights the rivalry between veteran Lionel Messi and rising star Lamine Yamal.
Why it matters
The World Cup final is the most-watched sporting event globally, and the inclusion of specific club players impacts fan engagement and club prestige.
We are just a little more than an hour away from witnessing the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Spain take on Argentina at the Metlife Stadium.
Heading into this game, Spain has confirmed its starting eleven that will take on the defending champions, as La Roja look for their second World Cup title.
Unsurprisingly, the Spain starting eleven features multiple Barcelona stars, who will have a role to play in helping their nation against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Recordad sus nombres. Este es nuestro 𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 para la 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗟. #VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/qb5HVPeOXl
The Spain starting eleven in the final features three Barcelona players in the form of Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo.
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