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Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón has set a new World Cup record for consecutive minutes without conceding a goal, reaching 609 minutes after Spain's 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16. He previously broke the record held by Italian legend Walter Zenga, who had 519 minutes. Simón's achievement highlights Spain's defensive strength as they advance to the quarterfinals.
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Hupu Football News – In the Round of 16 of the World Cup, Spain edged Portugal 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón kept another clean sheet, extending his World Cup consecutive shutout record to 609 minutes.
Simón had previously broken the World Cup goalkeeping consecutive shutout record — held by Italian legend Walter Zenga at 519 minutes — during Spain's match against Austria. After another clean sheet against Portugal, he continues to rewrite this historic milestone.
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