"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 Fermín López, and most of these names are considered favorites to make the final 26-man squad. There were some omissions, though. Gerard Martín, who has seen his stock rise significantly as a left-sided center back recently, was left out. Alejandro Balde finds himself on the outside looking in, too."
"De la Fuente preferred the likes of Marc Cucurella, Álex Grimaldo, and Sergio Gómez 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."
Luis de la Fuente submitted a 55-man preliminary list to FIFA for the 2026 World Cup. Nine players from FC Barcelona were included, led by Gavi and Eric García. Their selection reflects strong performances during a season in which Barcelona won the La Liga title. Other Barcelona representatives on the list include Joan García, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, and Fermín López. Several names were not included, including Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde. De la Fuente is expected to reduce the group and announce the final roster on May 25. The presence of many Barcelona players indicates continued reliance on the Barcelona style as a model for Spain’s approach.
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