{"id":759579,"date":"2026-07-13T02:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/759579\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T02:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:46:14","slug":"the-clubs-with-the-most-players-in-the-world-cup-semifinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/759579\/","title":{"rendered":"The Clubs with the Most Players in the World Cup Semifinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 World Cup has reached its final four, with France<\/a>, Spain<\/a>, England<\/a> and Argentina<\/a> remaining in the hunt for soccer\u2019s biggest prize.<\/p>\n

With four of the most powerful nations in world soccer<\/a> making up the semifinals, it is no surprise that the stage is still filled with some of the game\u2019s biggest stars\u2014many of whom represent the world\u2019s elite club teams.<\/p>\n

From Champions League winners to global superstars, the semifinal lineup features a stacked collection of talent from across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n

But which clubs have the most players still competing for World Cup<\/a> glory? Here\u2019s a look at the teams with the strongest representation in the tournament\u2019s final four.<\/p>\n

8. Crystal Palace (Four Players)\"Maxence<\/p>\n

Maxence Lacroix has played once for France this summer. | Mauro PIMENTEL\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Dean Henderson (England), Jean-Philippe Mateta (France), Maxence Lacroix (France), Yeremy Pino (Spain)<\/p>\n

Perhaps a surprise inclusion\u2014or perhaps not, considering Crystal Palace<\/a>\u2019s recent rise after winning both the FA Cup and Europa Conference League over the past two seasons\u2014the Eagles still have four players fighting for World Cup glory.<\/p>\n

Y\u00e9remy Pino has been the most involved of the group, featuring in multiple matches for Spain, while Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta have each made one appearance for France. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson, meanwhile, remains part of England\u2019s squad but has yet to see action.<\/p>\n

7. Chelsea (Four Players)\"Enzo<\/p>\n

Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez is key for Argentina. | Rico Brouwer\/Soccrates\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Reece James (England), Trevoh Chalobah (England), Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (Argentina), Malo Gusto (France)<\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/a> would have had an even stronger presence in the semifinals if Marc Cucurella had not completed his surprise move to Real Madrid<\/a> during the tournament.<\/p>\n

Of the Blues\u2019 remaining representatives, Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez has been the standout, becoming an important figure in Argentina\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n

6. Aston Villa (Five Players)\"Morgan<\/p>\n

Morgan Rogers has played a bit-part role for England. | Bradley Collyer\/PA Images\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Ezri Konsa (England), Ollie Watkins (England), Morgan Rogers (England), Emiliano Mart\u00ednez (Argentina), Lucas Digne (France)<\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/a>\u2019s five remaining players are split between three different semifinalists, with England accounting for the majority of their representation.<\/p>\n

Ezri Konsa has been the biggest contributor, emerging as a trusted option in England\u2019s defense. Meanwhile, Emiliano Mart\u00ednez continues to be first-choice between the sticks for Argentina, while veteran Lucas Digne remains a regular for France.<\/p>\n

5. Manchester City (Five Players)\"Rodri\"<\/p>\n

Rodri is back to his best. | Catherine Ivill\/AMA\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Marc Gu\u00e9hi (England), Nico O\u2019Reilly (England), James Trafford (England), Rodri (Spain), Rayan Cherki (France)<\/p>\n

Manchester City<\/a> started the tournament with one additional player, but England defender John Stones has seen his contract expire at the end of June, meaning just five City players remain in the final four.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Rodri appears to have rediscovered his best form with Spain after returning from injury, while Rayan Cherki has found minutes harder to come by in a star-studded France squad.<\/p>\n

4. Paris Saint-Germain (Six Players)\"Ousmane<\/p>\n

Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 has scored five goals. | Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 (France), Bradley Barcola (France), D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 (France), Warren Za\u00efre-Emery (France), Fabian Ru\u00edz (Spain)<\/p>\n

As back-to-back Champions League<\/a> winners, it is hardly surprising that Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> still have a strong presence at the business end of the World Cup.<\/p>\n

The French champions have five players remaining with France, including 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or winner Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, while Fabian Ru\u00edz is the club\u2019s lone representative on Spain\u2019s side. <\/p>\n

3. Arsenal (Eight Players)\"Declan<\/p>\n

Declan Rice has been a standout for England. | Richard Sellers\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Declan Rice (England), Bukayo Saka (England), Eberechi Eze (England), Noni Madueke (England), David Raya (Spain), Mart\u00edn Zubimendi (Spain), Mikel Merino (Spain), William Saliba (France)<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a>\u2019s remaining World Cup contingent has played a major role in their nations\u2019 successes.<\/p>\n

Declan Rice has been the heartbeat of England\u2019s midfield, while Bukayo Saka has delivered important contributions in attack. For Spain, Mikel Merino has emerged as a difference-maker with crucial goals, while William Saliba has helped anchor a France defense that has been among the tournament\u2019s strongest.<\/p>\n

2. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (Nine Players)\"Juli\u00e1n<\/p>\n

Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez has scored just once for Argentina this summer. | Pablo Morano\/BSR Agency\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Players: Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez (Argentina), Nahuel Molina (Argentina), Nico Gonz\u00e1lez (Argentina), Thiago Almada (Argentina), Giuliano Simeone (Argentina), Marcos Llorente (Spain), \u00c1lex Baena (Spain), Marc Pubill (Spain)<\/p>\n

With Argentine icon Diego Simeone as their manager, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid have long been associated with intensity, resilience and a never-say-die mentality\u2014the same qualities that have defined Argentina\u2019s tournament run.<\/p>\n

Five Atl\u00e9tico players remain with La Albiceleste, including Simeone\u2019s own son Giuliano, while Marcos Llorente, \u00c1lex Baena, and Marc Pubill represent Spain.<\/p>\n

1. Barcelona (10 Players)\"Lamine<\/p>\n

Lamine Yamal. | Robbie Jay Barratt\/AMA\/Getty Images <\/p>\n

Players: Lamine Yamal (Spain), Pedri (Spain), Gavi (Spain), Dani Olmo (Spain), Ferran Torres (Spain), Eric Garc\u00eda (Spain), Pau Cubars\u00ed (Spain), Joan Garc\u00eda (Spain), Jules Kound\u00e9 (France), Anthony Gordon (England)<\/p>\n

Just like the golden years of Spanish soccer, watching Spain at the 2026 World Cup has often felt like watching Barcelona<\/a> in disguise.<\/p>\n

The semifinalist\u2019s squad is packed with Bar\u00e7a talent, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Pau Cubars\u00ed, who have all played major roles in Spain\u2019s run.<\/p>\n

Beyond their Spanish contingent, Barcelona also have Jules Kound\u00e9 representing France and new signing Anthony Gordon carrying the club\u2019s colors with England.<\/p>\n

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