Unai Simón Achieves Eighth World Cup Clean Sheet

Unai Simón, the goalkeeper for Spain, has joined the ranks of greats in FIFA World Cup history by achieving eight clean sheets in 11 appearances, placing him in joint third position on the all-time list. This record was noted following Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Simón's performance has significantly contributed to Spain's campaign, as he has kept six clean sheets in seven matches during this tournament. His average of 0.36 goals conceded per game is the best among top-tier goalkeepers in World Cup history.

The current leaders in clean sheets are Fabien Barthez of France and Peter Shilton of England, both with ten clean sheets in 17 appearances. Other notable goalkeepers in the rankings include Jan Jongbloed, Emerson Leão, and Sepp Maier, all with eight clean sheets.

The updated FIFA rankings reflect these achievements as of July 15, 2026.