Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón wins World Cup Golden Glove

Spain captured its second FIFA World Cup title on July 19, 2026, defeating Argentina 1‑0 after extra‑time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Goalkeeper Unai Simón, the Athletic Bilbao starter, was honoured with the tournament’s Golden Glove. He played all eight matches, kept seven clean sheets and allowed just one goal – a header by Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere in the quarter‑final. His defensive record includes 650+ consecutive minutes without conceding, surpassing the previous record held by Walter Zenga. Simón made 14 saves in the competition and became the second Spanish keeper to win the award after Iker Casillas (2010). He thanked coach Luis de la Fuente, noting that “the gloves didn’t have to work much” because of the team’s collective defensive solidity. The Spanish side, built around a high‑pressing, possession‑based system, limited opponents to a total of two shots on target in the final, underscoring the dominance that led them to the trophy.