Spain manager Luis de la Fuente officially submitted the team's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup to FIFA on Monday, and once again, FC Barcelona feature heavily in the national team setup.
According to SPORT, Fort's main objective is to impress during pre-season and convince Hansi Flick that he deserves a place in the senior squad moving forward. Not that straightforward However, the final decision will depend heavily on the Barcelona coach and whether he believes the youngster is ready to compete consistently at the highest level. Barcelona are expected to closely analyse his progress in the coming weeks, especially as his situation could also influence plans involving Xavi Espart, who could move to Real Oviedo on loan in the summer.
Yamal spoke to the club's media during the victory parade and was thrilled to see so many fans out on the streets to celebrate with the team. "It's incredible. They fans are always with us, on the important days and also on the less important ones. This is the club of our lives. We'll always be here for them," he said.
With the La Liga title secured, FC Barcelona will immediately shift their focus to planning for the summer as they intend to strengthen the squad significantly in the transfer window.