Real Madrid stars excel at World Cup 2026 as Argentina's Colo Barco gets call-up

Real Madrid had 13 players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a reduced squad after early eliminations. Players such as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior led the tournament’s scoring charts, accumulating a combined 13 goals and securing multiple Man of the Match awards for the club’s representatives.

Meanwhile, Argentine midfielder Colo Barco received his first senior call‑up to the Argentina national team for the World Cup. His wife Yaz Jaureguy recounted the emotional moment when Barco learned of the selection, describing the instant as a family‑wide triumph and a tearful celebration.