FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's Unai Simon leads Golden Glove race with three clean sheets

Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon is currently at the forefront of the Golden Glove race at the FIFA World Cup 2026, showcasing exceptional form with three clean sheets in the group stage.

Simon has maintained a perfect defensive record, conceding zero goals across Spain's three group matches. This feat is not only a personal triumph but also a historic milestone for the Spanish national team. It marks the first time since their triumphant 2010 campaign that Spain has managed to win two group stage matches.

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Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has marked a turnaround in their group-stage fortunes. After securing qualification to the Round of 32 with a win over Uruguay, Spain ended a long-standing struggle in the group stage that had persisted since their title triumph in 2010.

Spain concluded the group stage atop Group H, accumulating seven points from two wins and a draw. Their performance included a goalless draw against debutants Cape Verde and a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Notably, this is the first time in the nation's history that they have finished a World Cup group stage without conceding a single goal.

Following their strong group stage showing, Spain is set to face Austria in the Round of 32, with the match scheduled for July 2 in Los Angeles. Simon's outstanding performance, alongside the team's solid defense, positions Spain as a formidable contender in the knockout stages. Spain joins Mexico as the only other team to finish their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage without conceding a goal.

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They have also finished a FIFA WC group stage without conceding a goal for the first time in history.