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Joan Garcia has earned a spot in Spain’s national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced on Tuesday (2 June 2026).

The Barcelona goalkeeper has been trusted to compete with other top Spanish shot-stoppers for a place in the starting lineup.

According to the official squad list, Joan Garcia joins the goalkeeping department alongside Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao and David Raya of Arsenal.

His inclusion marks another milestone in a career that has shown consistent growth over the past few years.

Born in Sallent de Llobregat, Spain, on May 4, 2001, Joan Garcia Pons is currently 25 years old.

Standing at 1.94 metres tall, he possesses the ideal physique for a goalkeeper and is known for his strong right foot, which serves as his dominant leg.

Joan Garcia currently plays for Barcelona.

In his professional journey, he previously represented RCD Espanyol Barcelona before moving on to a higher level in his career.

According to Transfermarkt data, Joan Garcia’s career has been decorated with several achievements at both club and international levels.

In the 2020/2021 season, he helped RCD Espanyol Barcelona secure the Segunda División title, earning promotion to Spain’s top flight.

Success continued after his move to Barcelona.

During the 2025/2026 season, Joan Garcia lifted both the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup with the Catalan giants.

At the international level, Joan Garcia was part of Spain’s U-17 squad that competed in the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. His journey with the national team continued when he joined Spain’s Olympic squad.

In 2024, Joan Garcia was part of the Spanish team that claimed an Olympic medal. He also featured in the 2023/2024 Olympic season as a member of the Spain Olympic Team.

These accomplishments have now earned him an even greater opportunity.

Joan Garcia has been named in Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad alongside star players such as Pedri, Gavi, Rodri, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, and Lamine Yamal.

With age still on his side, Joan Garcia has the potential to become one of La Furia Roja’s key goalkeepers for years to come.

Joan Garcia: Quick Facts

Full name: Joan Garcia Pons

Born: May 4, 2001, in Sallent de Llobregat, Spain (25 years old)

Nationality: Spanish

Height: 1.94 metres

Position: Goalkeeper

Dominant foot: Right

Agent: Niagara Sports

Current club: Barcelona

Joan Garcia’s Career Achievements

Throughout his career, Joan Garcia has collected several titles and honours.

With RCD Espanyol Barcelona, he won the Segunda División championship in the 2020/2021 season.

While at Barcelona, he captured both the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup in the 2025/2026 season.

On the international stage, he represented Spain’s U-17 team in the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

He was also part of Spain’s Olympic squad that earned an Olympic medal in 2024 and took part in the 2023/2024 Olympic season.