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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:45 PM

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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By the Numbers

•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 Sports — Spain 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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