Pau Cubarsi - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Undisputed starter at center back Cubarsi has started five matchs of Barcelona's seven games in total to start the 2026/27 La Liga campaign and remains the clear first-choice center back.

Impact Cubarsi enters the season fresh off winning the World Cup with Spain and being named the tournament's best young player, further cementing his status as one of the top center backs in the world at just 19 years old. He has continued that form for Barcelona, starting every league and UCL games he played so far without missing time to injury. Cubarsi is heading into the international break as a key player for his country as well despite his age.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has announced his Nations League squad from Ceuta in a show of support for the Spanish city in northern Africa that has become the center of a migrati...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Lamine Yamal backs Barcelona teammate to win special award at 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony despite being nominated himself Lamine Yamal has backed Pau Cubarsi to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Young Talent of the Year.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rodri arrives hailing Barcelona's soccer values after a 'tough decision' to leave Man City

Barcelona has made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri with the midfielder celebrating his arrival to a club that understands “the values” of soccer and saying it was a “to...

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Rodri says it's 'a dream to play for Barcelona' as he arrives to seal transfer from Man City

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri has arrive in Barcelona to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Begins preseason at Barcelona Cubarsi is back with Barcelona's squad to kick off preseason after winning the World Cup with Spain, according to Jijantes FC.

Impact Cubarsi conceded just one goal across eight appearances during the tournament, adding eight tackles and five interceptions, numbers that echo his steady club form as a defensive cornerstone for Barcelona last season, playing 31 LaLiga matches as a composed young center back in Flick's title winning side. Coming off a strong World Cup showing, he continues to develop into one of the league's better young defenders. Cubarsi is expected to build toward full fitness as preseason continues.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hansi Flick opens up on Barcelona's managing world champion egos after Spain's summer glory

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AUGUST 4 • goal

Hansi Flick opens up on Barcelona's managing world champion egos after Spain's summer glory

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JULY 21 • goal

Max Dowman, Estevao, Cavan Sullivan and 20 NXGN wonderkids we can't wait to see make their World Cup debuts in 2030

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JULY 20 • Associated Press

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JULY 20 • FOX SPORTS

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Argentina's Martinez plays cool in net, even as teammates turn reckless in historic World Cup final

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JULY 20 • Associated Press

Enzo Fernández Sent Off After Second Yellow for Foul on Pau Cubarsí in Stoppage Time | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JULY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Solid performance in WC finale Cubarsi had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Argentina.

Impact Cubarsi led his team with 121 accurate passes and six clearances while making an all-around impact and occasionally advancing a little from his center-back position during Sunday's clash. He was named the best young player of the competition, earning a well deserved reward for his contribution to Spain's seven clean sheets over eight matches. Cubarsi's consistency and achievements with both Barcelona and the national team make him a top defensive option for the upcoming club season.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Is what 19-year-old Pau Cubarsi is doing for Spain more impressive than Lamine Yamal?

JULY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Defends well in victory Cubarsi recorded two tackles (two won) and four clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus France.

Impact Cubarsi made a decisive impact by recording a last-man tackle in addition to his joint game-high count of four clearances during the first World Cup semifinal. The young center-back only lacked passing output, with his 29 accurate passes falling well short of his average of 78.6 per contest, but his performance was otherwise consistent with previous matches. The clean sheet increased his total to six over seven full games played, making him a reliable option ahead of the final clash.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Spain vs. France Combined XI: Mbappé, Yamal Lead Star-Studded Team

Ahead of Spain and France’s World Cup semifinal, we picked a combined XI featuring Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Rodri.

JULY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Spain vs. France Combined XI: Mbappé, Yamal Lead Star-Studded Team

Five clearances in win Pau Cubarsi recorded one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Impact The five clearances matched a personal-high mark for the Barcelona defender, and he also attempted a shot for the third time in his six starts. Cubarsi is averaging 3.5 clearances per game in the World Cup and should keep his place in the XI for the semifinal match against France on Tuesday.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two clearances Cubarsi had two clearances in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Portugal.

Impact Cubarsi would help to yet another clean sheet for Spain, recording two clearances in the defense on their way to a fifth straight clean sheet. He would also complete 71 passes, needing to be more of the backboard in the defense with Aymeric Laporte constantly with a Portugal player at his shoulder. Cubarsi is yet to leave the field this World Cup and should remain in this role for the quarterfinals.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in comfortable win Pau Cubarsi generated one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Austria. He also added five clearances, two tackles and one blocked shot.

Impact Cubarsi recorded at least five clearances for a second consecutive contest, and his partnership next to Aymeric Laporte at center-back has been perfect as Spain have yet to concede a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona defender should stay in the lineup for the Round of 16 regardless of the opponent, as there's no reason for Spain to tweak things on the defensive end.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Records five clearance Cubarsi recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Impact Cubarsi would see the start once again Friday, having yet to leave the field for Spain at the World Cup. He would see a decent match in the defense that would lead to a clean sheet, notching five clearances. He also continues to see plenty of touches as Spain controls possession, with over 80 passes completed in all three games.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Records three clearances Cubarsi recorded one tackle, two interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

Impact Cubarsi would stand tall in the defense Sunday as he helped Spain to a clean sheet, earning a few defensive contributions on the way. The young center-back has not come off the field this World Cup and appears to be an everyday starter for the team, unlikely to fall out of a starting role this tournament.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start in defense Cubarsi has been named in Spain's World Cup squad and is expected to form the first-choice central defensive partnership alongside Aymeric Laporte throughout the competition.

Impact Cubarsi ended an extraordinary season at just 19 years old, making 48 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona and contributing one goal as part of a La Liga title-winning side that conceded just 28 goals throughout the campaign. The teenage center-back brings composure on the ball, aerial ability and a maturity completely uncharacteristic of his age, having already established himself as one of the best defenders in world football despite still being a teenager. Cubarsi heads into the World Cup as one of the most exciting young players in the tournament and a potential cornerstone of Spain's defensive line for the next decade.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal On Spain's World Cup Squad With No Real Madrid Players

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have been included in Spain’s World Cup squad which doesn't include any Real Madrid players.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

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