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Luis de la Fuente has officially named his 26-man Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal one of eight Barcelona stars to make the final cut. The Blaugrana's fortunes contrasted wildly with their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, who do not have a single representative in the final list for the first time ever.

Barcelona prodigy Marc Bernal has expressed profound gratitude towards manager Hansi Flick for protecting his development following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 18-year-old midfielder also revealed he is intentionally refraining from making any summer holiday plans as he anxiously awaits a potential senior international call-up for Spain.

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Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has broken his silence following the devastating news that his 2026 World Cup dreams have been crushed by injury. The midfielder has undergone successful surgery on a fractured metatarsal and shared an emotional message with his supporters as he begins a long road to recovery.

Lamine Yamal is reportedly set to miss the start of Spain's World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Barcelona superstar will definitely sit out the Euro 2024 winners' first group game in North America, and he is a major doubt for the second, with the Spain coaching staff taking cautious steps regarding his integration.

Fermin Lopez has seen his World Cup dreams go up in smoke after Barcelona confirmed the midfielder requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal. The 23-year-old was forced off during the Blaugrana's 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis, leaving Spain boss Luis de la Fuente with a major selection headache just days before naming his squad.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been informed of what needs to happen in order for him to become a Ballon d’Or contender in 2026, while Ruud Gullit has told GOAL why a ninth triumph for Argentine GOAT Lionel Messi cannot be ruled out. The title of best player on the planet will likely be bestowed upon a superstar performer that illuminates this summer’s World Cup.

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe as the French superstar faces mounting scrutiny over his dedication to the club side. With the forward struggling for consistency and fitness ahead of the season's climax, his manager insists that there are no doubts regarding his professional spirit.

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Nico Williams has received incredibly positive news regarding the hamstring injury sustained during Athletic Club's recent clash with Valencia. While initial fears suggested the winger could miss the upcoming World Cup, medical tests have confirmed he should be fit in time for the tournament in North America.

Spain’s World Cup preparations have suffered a devastating blow after Nico Williams was forced off with a muscular injury during Athletic Club's La Liga match against Valencia. Coming just weeks before the tournament and following Lamine Yamal's season-ending injury, the winger's distress on the pitch has sparked major fears over his availability for the national squad.

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has provided a reassuring update on Lamine Yamal’s fitness as the teenage sensation races against time to be ready for the 2026 World Cup. Despite being sidelined for the remainder of the domestic season with a muscle tear, Yamal is expected to be a focal point for Luis de la Fuente’s Spain side this summer.

Lionel Messi has officially weighed in on the meteoric rise of Lamine Yamal, naming the Barcelona teenager as his natural successor. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner believes the La Masia graduate is already operating at a level that puts him above the rest of the pack in world football.