Unai Simón Breaks World Cup Clean Sheet Record in Spain’s 3-0 Win Over Austria
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón made history by keeping a third consecutive clean sheet in the Round of 32 clash with Austria. His 519-minute unbeaten streak now stands as the longest in FIFA World Cup history. Simón surpassed the previous 517-minute mark set by Italy’s Walter Zenga and the Spanish record of 476 minutes held by Iker Casillas. His commanding performance anchored a stout defensive display throughout the match. Barcelona teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí also featured together from the start. They became the first pair of teens to start a World Cup knockout game since Pelé and José Altafini in 1958. Marc Cucurella’s cross set up Mikel Oyarzabal’s opener. Pedro Porro headed home the second, and Oyarzabal added a late second to seal the 3-0 victory. Spain now advances to the Round of 16, where they will face either Portugal or Croatia.
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