Joan García struggles in friendly as Spain prepares for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:46 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Joan García's recent performance against Iraq raises questions about his position as Spain's starting goalkeeper ahead of the World Cup. García made a crucial mistake that led to a goal for Iraq, prompting speculation about his role. National team coach de la Fuente stated he has already decided on the starting goalkeeper and other positions, emphasizing the importance of meeting physical objectives in these friendlies. With the tournament opener just 11 days away, the team aims to solidify their lineup in the coming days.
- •Joan García made a notable error against Iraq.
- •Coach de la Fuente insists he has chosen the starting goalkeeper.
- •Spain has one more friendly before the World Cup opener.
- •De la Fuente emphasizes physical objectives over results in friendlies.
- •The World Cup opener is in 11 days.
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — The keeper and 🔟 others: is Joan García out of de la Fuente's World Cup?
"The national team coach insists he has already chosen his starting goalkeeper for the World Cup opener despite Joan García’s latest mistake against Iraq.Speculation over who will start gathered pac...
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