Historic Achievement for Spain
Spain's 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday cemented a new World Cup record, with the team achieving its sixth consecutive clean sheet. Goalkeeper Unai Simón played a crucial role, extending his shutout streak to 609 minutes.
A New Benchmark
This feat surpasses the previous record held by Italy and Switzerland, who had five consecutive World Cup matches without conceding a goal. Spain's streak began with a 0-0 draw in the round of 16 in 2022, followed by a series of impressive shutout victories.
Simón's Record-Breaking Streak
Unai Simón's shutout streak started in 2022 during a 2-1 loss to Japan. He has since gone on to break the previous record of 517 consecutive scoreless minutes, set by Italy's Walter Zenga in 1990.
A Test of Skill
Simón faced a challenge in the Portugal game, making two saves in the first half against Cristiano Ronaldo. The second save was particularly impressive, with Simón making a diving stop to deny Ronaldo's shot.
