The Spanish national football team has announced its squad for upcoming friendly matches against Egypt and Serbia, with significant highlights including the first call-up for Barcelona's goalkeeper Juan Garcia and the return of Manchester City's Rodri. Coach Luis de la Fuente praised Garcia as 'the best in the world,' reflecting the high expectations placed on the young player.

In addition to Garcia, several players received their first call-ups, such as Christian Mosquera from Arsenal, Anderi Barenichia from Real Sociedad, and Victor Munoz from Osasuna, rounding out a squad of 27 players prepared for these preparatory matches ahead of the World Cup. Garcia has shown impressive form in La Liga, keeping 11 clean sheets in 22 matches, which strengthens his position in the team.

The return of Rodri, winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, is notable as he has been absent since September due to a knee injury and has only participated in three international matches following Spain's triumph in the Euro 2024. Other players included are Barcelona's Pedri and Fermín López, while notable absences include Fabian Ruiz from Paris Saint-Germain. These matches are crucial as Spain gears up for the upcoming World Cup, allowing the coach to evaluate the squad's readiness and make necessary adjustments.