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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup, Eight Barça Players; Laporte Targeted

7/22/2026

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Spain Wins

Spain won the 2026 World Cup with eight Barcelona players in the starting lineup.
Ferran Torres scored the extra-time winning goal in the New Jersey final.
Eight Barcelona players—Joan García, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Pedri González, Pablo Gavi, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres—started for Spain.
Pau Cubarsí received the World Cup Best Young Player award.
FIFA will pay Barcelona significant compensation for the many players who reached the final.

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Barcelona Pursues Laporte

Barcelona have opened talks with Aymeric Laporte’s agents about a possible transfer.
Laporte’s release clause with Athletic Bilbao is reported to be under €15 million.
Sporting director Deco praised Laporte’s partnership with Cubarsí after watching Spain’s World Cup in the U.S.
Barcelona say the defender’s leadership, left-footed play and ball distribution suit their style.
The club says negotiations will be thorough and cautious before any final agreement.

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Spain Wins

Spain won the 2026 World Cup with eight Barcelona players in the starting lineup.
Ferran Torres scored the extra-time winning goal in the New Jersey final.
Eight Barcelona players—Joan García, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Pedri González, Pablo Gavi, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres—started for Spain.
Pau Cubarsí received the World Cup Best Young Player award.
FIFA will pay Barcelona significant compensation for the many players who reached the final.

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