Spain's Joan Garcia highlights team's strong defense at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Spain's goalkeeper Joan Garcia praised his team's defensive structure as they advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Garcia, who holds a record for the longest unbeaten run in World Cup history, noted that Spain has not conceded a goal in the tournament, emphasizing their ability to limit opponents' chances. The team's next challenge is a quarter-final match against Belgium, where they will face goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, regarded as one of the best in the world. Spain's solid possession and tactical approach have been key to their success thus far.
- •Spain has not conceded a goal in their World Cup campaign.
- •Joan Garcia is noted for breaking the record of Walter Zenga.
- •Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the last 16.
- •Next, Spain faces Belgium in the quarter-finals.
- •Thibaut Courtois is recognized as one of the world's best goalkeepers.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Spain keeping opposition far from goal at World Cup, says 'keeper Garcia
"Spain's run to the World Cup quarter-finals has been built on a tournament record run without conceding a goal, a fact goalkeeper Joan Garcia has told AFP comes down to the whole team's willingness to defend.The Athletic Bilbao stopper has not conceded in his last six games over the last two World Cups, smashing the record of Italy's Walter Zenga for the longest unbeaten run at the tournament.
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