Anthony Gordon Takes Part in Barcelona's First Training Post-world Cup

WHO:

Barca Blaugranes - Anthony Gordon, new signing for Barcelona

Barca Blaugranes - Hansi Flick, coach of Barcelona

Barca Blaugranes - Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Eric Garcia, players who returned from vacation

WHAT:

Barca Blaugranes - Anthony Gordon participated in his first training session with Barcelona after the World Cup.

Barca Blaugranes - The rest of Barcelona’s World Cup participants will join training on Wednesday.

Barca Blaugranes - Barcelona has two preseason friendlies scheduled against FC Basel and Al-Ahly.

WHERE:

Barca Blaugranes - Barcelona training facility

Barca Blaugranes - FC Basel, Switzerland

Barca Blaugranes - Camp Nou, Barcelona

WHEN:

Barca Blaugranes - The La Liga opener is scheduled for August 23.

Barca Blaugranes - The friendly against FC Basel is scheduled for next Sunday.

Barca Blaugranes - The friendly against Al-Ahly is scheduled for August 19.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - Barcelona is experiencing optimism due to their success and the presence of many international players.

HOW:

Barca Blaugranes - Gordon trained individually while the rest of the squad had a day off.

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 07:23 UTC)

Barcelona has welcomed new signing Anthony Gordon, who participated in his first training session at the club's training facility after the World Cup, while other players like Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Eric Garcia have returned from vacation. The rest of Barcelona's World Cup participants are set to join training on Wednesday, and the team has two preseason friendlies lined up against FC Basel and Al-Ahly, with the match against FC Basel scheduled for next Sunday and the game against Al-Ahly on August 19. The La Liga opener is on August 23, and the atmosphere around the club is optimistic due to their recent successes and the influx of international talent.