According to Barcelona's official report, after Spain's 0-2 victory over France, Barcelona now has eight players in the World Cup final, equaling the record set in the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
This number equals the number of Barcelona players in the final of the 2010 South Africa World Cup. At that time, Valdes, Pique, Puyol, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro, and Villa were all in the Spanish team, and they ultimately lifted the trophy in Johannesburg.
Barcelona players played a decisive role in this semi-final, helping their team secure a place in the final. Olmo provided the assist, Yamal won a penalty, and Koubasic performed solidly in the defensive linchpin. Furthermore, Pedri and Ferran Torres, coming off the bench, injected energy and quality into the final stages of the match. Other Barcelona players who reached the final included Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, and Gavi, all cheering on their teammates from the bench.
Gordon is poised to set a new record.
Anthony Gordon could play against Messi and Argentina on Thursday Beijing time. If England wins, Barcelona will have nine players in the final, breaking the club's record for the most players in a World Cup final.
Barcelona players have reached the final for five consecutive tournaments.
Barcelona players have appeared in the last five World Cup finals. In 2010, eight Barcelona players were in Spain's winning squad. Four years later, Mascherano and Messi represented Argentina in the Brazil World Cup final. In the Russia World Cup, Umtiti and Dembele won with France, whose final opponent, Croatia, included Rakitic. Most recently, in the 2022 World Cup final, Dembele and Koundé lost to Messi's Argentina in a penalty shootout.
Barcelona are once again in a strong position in the competition for this top international honor, and a new record for Barcelona players reaching the final may even be set.
