Spain’s national team manager, Luis de la Fuente, unveiled his 26-player roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup on Monday, marking a significant moment for FC Barcelona. A total of eight players from the reigning La Liga champions have earned a spot in the squad heading to North America, including defender Eric Garcรญa.
Eric Garcรญa enjoyed a stellar 2025-26 season, delivering consistent, high-level performances for Barcelona. This strong showing has earned him his first national team call-up in four years. According to MD, Garcรญa took to social media to share his delight at the prospect of once again donning the “La Roja” jersey.
Garcรญa shared, โDecember 2022, eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar. This was the last time I wore the shirt of the Spanish national team. Since then I had to make many decisions and work hard without making noise to be better, on and off the field, to play again and compete for everything with my club and, four years later, the opportunity comes to be able to experience my second World Cup. More prepared and motivated than ever to fight for everything with this group of players, and grateful to everyone who supports me and helps me to be better every day!โ
Gavi: A Dream Realized
Midfielder Gavi is also set to travel to North America this summer, having proven his fitness to manager de la Fuente in recent months. Despite a couple of injury-plagued years, the 21-year-old couldn’t contain his pride upon hearing the news, as reported by MD.
Gavi stated, โA dream come true to be able to play my second World Cup representing my country! But this one is going to taste different after all the suffering, of falling and getting up twice in three years, but I assure you that I will give everything in me to be able to bring the World Cup home. It is a pride and an honour to be on this list of 26, we are going to make you equally proud too!โ
