Overview
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he has decided who will start in goal for the World Cup opener and named Unai Simón as his choice if there are no setbacks.
- Simón was given the nod to start the final preparation match and is expected to start against Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday, June 15.
- David Raya, fresh from a standout season with Arsenal, publicly praised Simón and sought to downplay the goalkeeper debate while remaining available to play.
- Joan García rose rapidly at Barcelona and earned an international start in warmups, but reporting says he will likely begin the tournament as a non‑starting option.
- De la Fuente has rotated all three keepers in training and friendlies to keep options open, a strategy that prioritizes continuity from past tournament wins but leaves little room for error for the selected starter.