World Cup 2026: Unai Simón sets a new record with the Argentine national team!

14.07.26 FT World Cup

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Unai Simón has written his name into World Cup history, delivering a record‑breaking campaign between the posts for Spain at the 2026 tournament.

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The Spanish goalkeeper became the first shot‑stopper ever to keep six clean sheets in a single edition of the World Cup, surpassing a distinguished group of legends who had previously shared the record with five shutouts. That list includes Jan Jongbloed, Walter Zenga, Cláudio Taffarel, Fabien Barthez, Oliver Kahn, Gianluigi Buffon, and Iker Casillas.

Simón’s sixth clean sheet came in the semi‑final against France, a performance that not only propelled Spain into the final but also secured his place at the top of an elite list. His consistency and composure throughout the tournament have been instrumental in Spain’s run, and he is now widely regarded as one of the standout players of the competition. For a goalkeeper, such a record is the ultimate testament to his quality and reliability on the biggest stage. Simón’s achievement will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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