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- Barca Blaugranes·1d ago··opinion
Did Gerard Martin deserve a place in Spain’s World Cup 2026 squad after his impressive season with Barcelona?
Gerard Martin of FC Barcelona during the La Liga EA Sports 2025/26 match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on May 17, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Luis de la Fuente has named his Spain squad for World Cup 2026 and included eight Barcelona players on his roster for the competition. Pedri, Pau Cubarsi, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres are all regulars for La Roja and it was no surprise to see the quintet included. Joan Garcia and Eric Garcia also got the nod after impressive campaigns, while Gavi did enough to return to the national side following his return from injury. Yet one of Barca’s most impressive players this season – Gerard Martin – missed out. Hansi Flick has been full of praise for Martin at the end of the season, saying after the team’s final game: “He has everything he needs to play in this position. His attitude and mentality are incredible.” So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is: Did Gerard Martin deserve a place in Spain’s World Cup 2026 after his impressive season with Barcelona? Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!
- Barca Blaugranes·1d ago··opinion
‘This is Lamine Yamal’s moment’ – Spain boss makes demand to Barcelona star ahead of World Cup 2026
Lamine Yamal of Spain participates in a pre-game Muslim prayer reflection 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 Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has been talking up Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup 2026 and has urged the Barcelona star to seize the moment. Yamal heads into the tournament as the most exciting young player on the planet. He’s part of a strong Spain team that will arrive at the World Cup as one of the favorites, and De la Fuente says Yamal can’t wait to get going. “He’s incredibly excited. He’s incredibly eager. He’s very young but very mature. And he knows this is his moment. And in life, you have to seize your opportunities. You never know how you’ll be at the next World Cup,” he told EFE’s ‘ Los Desayunos program. “And this is Lamine Yamal’s moment . He’s very good, and he’ll only get better as his teammates help him perform at his best. In my opinion, we have the best players in the world in many positions, and that will help him perform even better.” Yamal will also arrive at World Cup 2026 after several weeks on the sidelines through injury. There’s speculation already that he could sit out Spain’s early group games in the hope that he’s eased back carefully.
- Barca Blaugranes·2d ago··opinion
What would you like to see during the World Cup on Barca Blaugranes?
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 21: The FIFA World Cup trophy sits inside of a case during the FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour on May 21, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) | FIFA via Getty Images World Cup 2026 is now just 17 days away and teams and players across the globe have switched focus to international football following the end of the 2025-26 domestic season. Barcelona will be heavily represented at the World Cup with stars such as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo all eyeing glory this summer. As usual at Barca Blaugranes, we’ll be following our boys all the way at the World Cup and will aim to deliver all the best content we can. But before the big kick-off we want to know exactly what you think and want to see at BB throughout the tournament. So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is: What would you like to see during the World Cup on Barca Blaugranes? Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!
- Barca Blaugranes·6d ago··opinion
Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi? Is Spain vs. Argentina the most exciting potential World Cup match and who would come out on top?
Photo by Luis ROBAYO and Franck FIFE / AFP via Getty Images The 2026 World Cup is inching ever closer and will see a host of Barcelona stars feature for their respective nations in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer. Lionel Messi’s Argentina head into the tournament as the defending champions in what will be the GOAT’s final ever World Cup at the grand old age of 38. The Barca legend has said that he thinks Spain will be among the favorites, with Luis de la Fuente’s side set to be packed full of Barcelona players, including Lamine Yamal. Barca’s No. 10 missed the end of the season through injury but is expected to be fit for the tournament and will be hoping to show the world exactly what he can do at his first ever World Cup. The prospect of Spain facing Argentina and Yamal coming up against Messi is certainly one to relish…so today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is: Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi? Is Spain vs. Argentina the most exciting potential World Cup match and who would come out on top? Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!