Barcelona will have five players making their World Cup debut, including Lamine Yamal and Cubarsí, as the tournament begins next week

Spanish giants FC Barcelona will have five players making their FIFA World Cup debut when the tournament kicks off next week, highlighting the club’s growing influence on the international stage.

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Among the debutants are Spain internationals Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí and Joan García, all set to feature at their first senior World Cup.

The trio will represent Spain for the first time at the global tournament, marking a significant milestone in their rapidly rising careers.

England international Anthony Gordon is also among the debutants, following his recent move from Newcastle United to Barcelona.

The fifth debutant is Egyptian youth prospect Hamza Abdelkarim, who currently plays for Barcelona’s U19A side and has impressed with his performances at youth level.

Barcelona are reportedly sending a total of 16 players to the tournament, further underlining the club’s strong representation across multiple national teams.

The development reflects the club’s continued emphasis on youth development and its growing influence in shaping the next generation of global football stars.

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The World Cup is expected to provide a major platform for the debutants to showcase their talent on football’s biggest stage.