Spain secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Uruguay. Among Barcelona players called up, defender Eric Garcia has not featured on the pitch in the first three games, remaining on the bench.
During the 2025/26 season, Garcia was a key figure under coach Hansi Flick, accumulating 3,955 minutes and ranking third in game time behind Joan Garcia and Pau Cubarsí. His outstanding performance and versatility earned him a World Cup call-up.
Garcia experienced a similar situation in the previous World Cup in Qatar, where he was in the squad but did not play in any of Spain’s four matches. He has expressed gratitude for the selection and ambition to contribute to the team.
Spain has kept three clean sheets so far in the tournament, and it remains to be seen if Eric Garcia will get his opportunity to make an impact at the biggest international stage.
