Spain goalkeeper David Raya welcomes the competition for the national team’s No. 1 spot ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Raya says he is in a three-way fight with Unai Simón and Joan García for the starting goalkeeper role. He frames the challenge as positive for the squad, arguing that trying to secure a place in the lineup can improve performance levels and make the overall environment more competitive. Raya also indicates that the presence of multiple contenders is beneficial to the team rather than disruptive, suggesting each goalkeeper is pushing the others and contributing to higher standards. The discussion centers on how the rivalry among Spain’s goalkeepers can strengthen the group as the tournament approaches. Both outlets report Raya’s view that the goalkeeping battle is intended to help the team, and that all three goalkeepers are motivated by internal competition for Spain’s starting position at the World Cup.