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Unai Simón sets new clean‑sheet record, Spain tops defence

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Goalkeeper Unai Simón has become the most successful in World Cup history with 519 consecutive minutes of clean sheets, surpassing Iker Casillas and Walter Zenga. Spain’s defence has been the tournament’s strongest.

Unai Simón has set a new World Cup record, reaching 519 minutes without conceding a goal, eclipsing the 517‑minute record held by Walter Zenga in Italy ’90 and the 477‑minute mark set by Iker Casillas. The Athletic Club keeper achieved the milestone in Spain’s 3‑0 win over Austria and has helped Spain become the tournament’s most solid defence, rarely allowing chances. sport-ipl.my

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