On Monday, Luis de la Fuente, head coach of Spain, announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, delivering exciting news for Barcelona fans. Eight players from the La Liga champions will represent Spain in North America, including Eric Garcia.
The 2025-26 season proved to be outstanding for Eric, as he consistently delivered strong performances for Barcelona. His efforts have earned him a call-up after four years, and according to MD, he expressed his excitement on social media about the chance to wear the La Roja jersey again.
“In December 2022, I was eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar. That was the last time I represented the Spanish national team. Since then, I’ve made many decisions and put in hard work to improve, both on and off the field, aiming to compete for everything with my club. Now, four years later, I have the chance to experience my second World Cup. I am more prepared and motivated than ever to strive for success with this talented group, and I’m thankful to everyone supporting my journey to become better every day!”
Gavi: A Dream Come True
Gavi, too, will be joining the squad heading to North America this summer following a successful recovery from injuries. The 21-year-old midfielder has demonstrated his fit form to de la Fuente over the past months and couldn’t contain his pride when he took to social media to share his feelings about the news, as reported by MD.
“It’s a dream come true to represent my country in my second World Cup! This one feels special after all the challenges I’ve faced in the past three years. I promise to give everything I have to bring the World Cup home. It’s an honor to be part of this 26-man squad, and we aim to make you all equally proud!”