TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the semifinal stage, only four nations remain—France, Spain, England, and Argentina. But beyond the international rivalry, the tournament also highlights which clubs have become football's biggest talent factories.
Several European giants have multiple players still competing for the title, with Barcelona leading the way. The Spanish club has 10 players representing three semifinalists, with Atletico Madrid and Arsenal following. Their strong representation underscores the depth of talent these clubs have developed or assembled in recent years.
Among the standout players still chasing World Cup glory are Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Pedri, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, and Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele. Their continued presence in the semifinals highlights the concentration of world-class talent at Europe's leading clubs.
Here are the clubs with the most players remaining in the World Cup semifinals, according to Sports Illustrated:
1. Barcelona (10 players)
Players: Lamine Yamal (Spain), Pedri (Spain), Gavi (Spain), Dani Olmo (Spain), Ferran Torres (Spain), Eric Garcia (Spain), Pau Cubarsí (Spain), Joan García (Spain), Jules Kounde (France), Anthony Gordon (England)
2. Atletico Madrid (9 players)
Players: Julian Alvarez (Argentina), Nahuel Molina (Argentina), Nico Gonzalez (Argentina), Thiago Almada (Argentina), Giuliano Simeone (Argentina), Marcos Llorente (Spain), Alex Baena (Spain), Marc Pubill (Spain)
3. Arsenal (8 players)
Players: Declan Rice (England), Bukayo Saka (England), Eberechi Eze (England), Noni Madueke (England), David Raya (Spain), Martín Zubimendi (Spain), Mikel Merino (Spain), William Saliba (France)
4. Paris Saint-Germain (6 players)
Players: Ousmane Dembele (France), Bradley Barcola (France), Desire Doue (France), Warren Zaire-Emery (France), Fabian Ruiz (Spain)
5. Manchester City (5 players)
Players: Marc Guehi (England), Nico O’Reilly (England), James Trafford (England), Rodri (Spain), Rayan Cherki (France)
6. Aston Villa (5 players)
Players: Ezri Konsa (England), Ollie Watkins (England), Morgan Rogers (England), Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), Lucas Digne (France)
7. Chelsea (4 players)
Players: Reece James (England), Trevoh Chalobah (England), Enzo Fernandez (Argentina), Malo Gusto (France)
8. Crystal Palace (4 players)
Players: Dean Henderson (England), Jean-Philippe Mateta (France), Maxence Lacroix (France), Yeremy Pino (Spain)
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