Atlético Madrid Breaks Record with 10 Players in 2026 World Cup Final

Atlético Madrid set a new tournament milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final by having ten players take part, the most from any club since the competition began in 1930. Spain’s squad included four Atlético stars: Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, Marc Pubill and Alejandro Grimaldo. Argentina’s side featured six current or former Atleti players: Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Julián Álvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Thiago Almada and Nico González. This marks the third consecutive final (2018, 2022 and 2026) in which Atlético has led all clubs for representation, underlining its growing impact on the global stage.

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