Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday named in-form Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia to his 27-man squad as one of four initial call-ups for friendlies later this month.
The European champion continues his World Cup preparations with matches against Serbia on March 27 in Villarreal and four days later in Egypt.
The match against Serbia replaced the Finalissima against Argentina, which was canceled due to the war in West Asia. The friendly match with Egypt has been moved from Qatar to Barcelona for the same reason.
Garcia has made 35 appearances in all competitions this season since joining Barcelona from city rivals Espanyol.
He picked up an injury earlier this week when he was replaced by Wojciech Szczesny late in Barcelona’s 7-2 Champions League tie against Newcastle.
Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera, Real Sociedad striker Ander Barrenetxea and Osasuna’s Victor Munoz are all also included in a national squad for the first time.
Winger Nico Williams is still absent through injury, while Gavi is missing the ball, having made just one brief substitute appearance for Barcelona since returning from a serious knee injury.
Spain are among the favorites for this year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, where they face Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
Spain team
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Pablo Fornals (Real Betis), Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)
Forwards: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad), Víctor Munoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Published on March 20, 2026
