Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets a World Cup record by extending his scoreless streak to 519 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing the previous mark of 517 minutes set by Italy’s Walter Zenga in 1990. Multiple outlets report that Simón blanked Austria in a 3-0 win on Thursday, which is part of his ongoing run. Across the past two World Cups, he has not allowed a goal for 519 minutes, a stretch that includes his fourth consecutive clean sheet in the current tournament. The sources also note that Simón, 29, plays for Athletic Bilbao and is protected by Spain’s defensive structure during the streak. While some coverage frames the achievement as a record-breaking milestone in World Cup history, all accounts agree on the core facts: his shutout streak reaches 519 minutes, it breaks Zenga’s long-standing record, and it is ongoing following Spain’s latest 3-0 victory over Austria. Spain’s next matches are discussed in some reports, but the record itself is the central point across sources.
Unai Simón breaks World Cup shutout record with 519 scoreless minutes for Spain
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets a World Cup record by extending his scoreless streak to 519 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing the previous mark of 517 minutes set by Italy’s Wa...
- Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón reaches a 519-minute streak without conceding a goal at the World Cup.
- The streak breaks Walter Zenga’s 1990 record of 517 straight scoreless minutes.
- Simón keeps the shutout in Spain’s 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday.
- The 519-minute run spans the past two World Cups.
- The streak includes Simón’s fourth consecutive clean sheet in the current World Cup.
Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simón has made history by breaking Walter Zenga's 36-year clean-sheet record in World Cups, proudly holding the title for the longest stretch without conceding a goal at 519 minutes. His record surpasses legends such as Casillas and Buffon, showcasing the strength of Spain's defense as they prepare for a challenging matchup against Portugal, making it clear that nothing is getting through to their goal.
2 hours agoUnai Simón hasn't allowed a goal in 519 consecutive minutes across the past two World Cups. He broke the record set in 1990 by famed Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga, who recorded 517 straight scoreless minutes and five consecutive clean sheets in his home World Cup.
4 hours agoSpain goalkeeper Unai Simón has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history, breaking a 36-year-old record while blanking Austria in a 3-0 victory Thursday for his fourth consecutive clean sheet in this World Cup. Simón hasn't allowed a goal in 519 consecutive minutes across the past two World Cups. The 29-year-old Athletic Bilbao mainstay isn't the most famous goalkeeper in this competition — or even on his own team — but Simón's outstanding play at the back of Spain's superb defense has launched him into the World Cup record books.
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