FIFA World Cup 2026 Clean Sheets: Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón capped off a remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by winning the Golden Glove after helping La Roja lift their second world title. Simón finished the tournament with a record seven clean sheets, the most by any goalkeeper in a single FIFA World Cup, as Spain conceded just one goal throughout the competition. Here’s a look at the goalkeepers who registered the most clean sheets during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Goalkeepers With Most Clean Sheets
- Unai Simón (Spain)
- Clean Sheets: 7
- Goals Conceded: 1
- Winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Glove.
- Camilo Vargas (Colombia)
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Goals Conceded: 1
- Mike Maignan (France)
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Goals Conceded: 10
- Raúl Rangel (Mexico)
- Clean Sheets: 3
- Goals Conceded: 3
- Diogo Costa (Portugal)
- Clean Sheets: 2
- Goals Conceded: 3
Unai Simón Creates FIFA World Cup History
Unai Simón enjoyed one of the greatest goalkeeping campaigns in FIFA World Cup history, keeping seven clean sheets to set a new tournament record. Spain’s defensive unit was exceptional throughout the competition, conceding only once in eight matches before defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final. Simón’s consistency, crucial saves and leadership at the back earned him the prestigious Golden Glove award.
Spain’s Defensive Dominance
Spain’s World Cup-winning campaign was built on an outstanding defensive foundation. Luis de la Fuente’s side kept opponents at bay throughout the tournament, allowing just a single goal while recording seven shutouts. Their defensive resilience played a decisive role in securing the nation’s second FIFA World Cup title and helped Unai Simón etch his name into football history.
