Should Joan García of FC Barcelona be Spain’s first-choice goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup 2026? A look at the Barça star’s prospects.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona acknowledges the fans during warm ups prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

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Joan García, the FC Barcelona goalkeeper, received a boost on Friday after earning a call-up to the Spain national football team squad for their March friendlies against Serbia and Egypt.

Despite delivering standout performances for Barcelona, Joan had been overlooked by manager Luis de la Fuente throughout the season. Now, he finally has the opportunity to prove his quality to the national team coaching staff.

This could be his only real audition ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but his club form makes a strong case for him to challenge Unai Simón, David Raya, and Álex Remiro for the starting role this summer.

So, today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is: Should Joan García be Spain’s first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup?

Now it’s over to you—share your thoughts, predictions, and opinions in the comments below!