Unai Simon On Verge Of Shattering World Cup Record As Spain Goalkeeper Prepares For Historic Milestone
Unai Simon is on the cusp of making history at the World Cup, potentially surpassing legendary goalkeepers like Walter Zenga and Peter Shilton. The Spanish national team goalkeeper has gone 429 minutes without conceding a goal, according to BeSoccer Pro data. If he keeps a clean sheet in the Round of 32, he will jump to first place in the ranking, ahead of notable keepers such as Iker Casillas, Sepp Maier, and Gianluigi Buffon.
Simon has already kept a clean sheet in five of his first seven official World Cup matches, a feat also achieved by Zenga. Coach Luis de la Fuente's decision to start Simon has paid off, despite initial debate over the choice. The Athletic Club keeper has shown confidence and composure, including dribbling inside his own box against Uruguay.
Spain has made history by becoming the first team to go through the group stage without conceding a goal. The team, which includes Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella, has received support from players like Marcos Llorente and Pedro Porro. The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 national teams, is underway in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the tournament set to conclude on July 19th.
Simon has already kept a clean sheet in five of his first seven official World Cup matches, a feat also achieved by Zenga. Coach Luis de la Fuente's decision to start Simon has paid off, despite initial debate over the choice. The Athletic Club keeper has shown confidence and composure, including dribbling inside his own box against Uruguay.
Spain has made history by becoming the first team to go through the group stage without conceding a goal. The team, which includes Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella, has received support from players like Marcos Llorente and Pedro Porro. The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 national teams, is underway in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the tournament set to conclude on July 19th.
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