Joan Verdú Sánchez is an Andorran World Cup alpine ski racer who specializes in the technical events of slalom, giant slalom and super-G. He made his ski racing debut in 2010.

The men's giant slalom in the 2026 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup consisted of nine events, including the final. The season began with the traditional opener: a giant slalom on the Rettenbach ski course,