Atletico Madrid leads representation in the 2026 World Cup final

Atletico Madrid will be the most represented club in the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, with a total of 10 players in the match. The red-and-white team repeats for the third consecutive edition as the club with the greatest presence in the final, consolidating its dominance in the tournament. LaLiga EA Sports will have 24 of the 52 players who will compete in the match, with Atletico Madrid standing out as the most influential club.

Which Atletico Madrid players will be in the final?

On the Spanish side, Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, Marc Pubill, and Alejandro Grimaldo will be part of the national team. Meanwhile, for Argentina, Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Julián Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Thiago Almada, and Nico González will complete the list. These players have been key in their respective national teams and now will have the opportunity to shine on the biggest stage in world football.

Why is this record historic?

Atletico Madrid becomes the club with the greatest contribution to a World Cup final since Italy 1934. This milestone confirms the magnitude of the team, as no other club has had such a large representation in almost a century. Additionally, the red-and-white team is the Spanish club with the most players in the final in history, consolidating its legacy in international football.

What does this mean for Atletico Madrid?

This record not only highlights the quality of Atletico Madrid's players but also the club's strategy in managing its squad. Despite finishing the 2025-2026 season in fourth place in LaLiga with 69 points (21 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses), the team has shown its ability to develop and maintain high-level talent. In the upcoming season, Atletico Madrid will seek to improve its performance in the league, starting with a match against Villarreal on August 23, 2026.