Juan García has suffered a major blow in his bid to make Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad, after reports emerged of an unannounced agreement between Luis de la Fuente and the three first-choice goalkeepers for “La Roja” to keep them unchanged for the foreseeable future.
According to sources, the Spanish national team coach has given clear assurances to Álex Remiro, Unai Simón, and David Raya, expressing his complete confidence in them and stating that there is no intention of reopening the competition for the goalkeeper position, given his conviction that this trio represents the most stable option.
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De la Fuente Makes His Decision
De la Fuente’s current project relies on the players who were part of Spain’s recent successes and participated in the qualifying campaign, which has left the Barcelona star out of his plans despite his strong performances this season.
The Spanish coach is aware that Juan García deserves an international call-up, but the abundance of big names in the goalkeeping position forces him to make difficult decisions, especially given his desire to maintain harmony and stability before entering a crucial phase.
The Biggest Loser
Despite his remarkable performances and establishing himself as a key player in Hans-Dieter Flick’s system, the former Espanyol goalkeeper finds himself the biggest loser in this equation, as his dream of making his debut for the national team and traveling to the United States, Canada, and Mexico is now seriously threatened.
Reassuring the Starting Goalkeepers
This move also aims to reassure the current goalkeepers, most notably Unai Simón, who has recently faced harsh criticism for his declining form with Athletic Bilbao. This has sparked debate about his starting position and led some to call for the young Catalan goalkeeper to be given a chance.
A Final Glimmer of Hope Before the Matter Is Closed
Despite the complexity of the situation, Juan García still has a glimmer of hope: a last-minute injury or unforeseen emergency in the goalkeeping position could reopen the door for his call-up.
However, his chances of starting seem virtually impossible given the current convictions of the coaching staff.
