Unai Simon has cemented his place in FIFA World Cup history by moving into a tie for third on the all-time list for clean sheets. The 29-year-old achieved his eighth tournament shutout during Spain’s 2-0 semi-final victory over France on July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium, securing his team a spot in the final.
This milestone brings Simon level with esteemed keepers such as Jan Jongbloed, Leão, Sepp Maier, Taffarel, Thibaut Courtois, and Hugo Lloris. Notably, Simon reached eight clean sheets in only 11 matches, making him the most efficient goalkeeper on the list. For comparison, others like Jongbloed and Lloris required significantly more games to achieve the same total.
Currently, only Fabien Barthez and Peter Shilton remain ahead of the Athletic Bilbao star, each boasting 10 clean sheets in 17 appearances. With an upcoming final against Argentina, Simon has a chance to claim sole possession of third place and potentially challenge the historical record held by Barthez and Shilton.
