Spain's Simón Shatters World Cup Goalie Records

Unai Simón is now the leading favorite for the prestigious Golden Glove award at the World Cup, following Spain's advancement. Simón has impressed throughout the tournament, allowing only one goal across seven matches and recording his sixth clean sheet. This performance sets a new World Cup record for clean sheets by a single goalkeeper in one edition.

Spain's defense has also achieved a historical milestone, securing the most clean sheets ever by a team in a single World Cup tournament. Prior to this, Simón's remarkable shutout streak had extended for an astonishing 649 minutes, marking the longest in World Cup history. This record-breaking performance has solidified his status as the top contender for the award.