Portugal's Wall: Diogo Costa's Clean Sheets

As of July 6, 2026, Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa has emerged as a formidable presence in the 2026 World Cup, achieving two clean sheets across four matches. His agility and skill were particularly evident during the Round of 32 match against Croatia, where he made five critical saves, solidifying his importance to the team's defense. This performance builds upon his vital contributions to Portugal's victory in the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final. In that earlier match, Costa's decisive save against Spain's Álvaro Morata in the penalty shootout secured the championship for Portugal. The upcoming Round of 16 match against Spain will again test Costa's abilities. Born in Switzerland to Portuguese parents, Costa moved to Portugal at age seven to pursue his football aspirations. The 26-year-old is engaged to Catarina Machado, a stylist, and they have two children, including their son Tomas. Machado has consistently supported his career.