Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his immense pride in having eight players from the club in the 2026 World Cup final, emphasizing that this reflects the quality of the work Barcelona does in developing talent and shaping players.
Joan Laporta stated: "We are extremely proud to have 8 players in the final. As president, I feel satisfaction and gratitude to have players with such talent." He noted that the presence of this many Barcelona players in the biggest match at the national team level is a source of pride for the club.
Barcelona's president stated: "At the national team level, this is the best match to watch, with two different styles, and the referee will have to impose his personality." This was in reference to the highly anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina in the tournament final.
The significant presence of Barcelona players in the final underscores the club's continued influence on the international stage, as their players are a key component in the squads of the two teams competing for the World Cup title. This was seen by Laporta as a reflection of the value of the Catalan club's sporting project.
