Athletic Club Sends 4 to 2026 World Cup, Matching 1950 Mark
Athletic Club equals second-best World Cup turnout since 1950 as 4 players confirmed for 2026: Simón, Nico, Laporte, Iñaki Williams.
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Athletic Club equals second-best World Cup turnout since 1950 as 4 players confirmed for 2026: Simón, Nico, Laporte, Iñaki Williams.
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