Unai Simón sets World Cup record during Spain's win over Austria

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Unai Simón sets World Cup record during Spain's win over Austria
Summary

Unai Simón made history in Spain’s 3-0 World Cup victory over Austria on July 2, 2026. He achieved the milestone by going 518 minutes without conceding a goal, setting a new record for clean sheets in World Cup history. This match marked Spain's fourth game of the tournament as they aim for a spot in the Last-16. Simón surpassed the previous record held by Italian goalkeeper Walter Zenga. The team now looks forward to their next challenge in the competition.

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  • Spain secured a 3-0 victory over Austria.
  • Unai Simón recorded 518 minutes without conceding a goal.
  • Simón broke Walter Zenga's clean sheet record.
  • This is Spain's fourth match of the World Cup.
  • Spain aims to qualify for the Last-16.
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  • 9:45 PMYahoo SportsSpain star sets all-time World Cup record in win over Austria
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Spanish national team star Unai Simón secured for himself a special piece of history on the international stage on Thursday.This came owing to his exploits in the colours of La Roja in the country’...

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