2026 World Cup's best goalkeeper is crowned! | OneFootball

The 2026 World Cup came to its conclusion this Sunday with Spain’s extra-time victory in the final against Argentina (1-0, Ferran Torres goal). After the match, FIFA handed out the individual awards, including the World Cup’s Best Goalkeeper prize, won by Unai Simon, the 29-year-old Athletic Bilbao and La Roja keeper.

There were other candidates, authors of exceptional saves or standout performances during the World Cup. Unai Simon is not the one who made the most saves, well protected by a particularly solid team. However, he also undeniably played his part in the impressive record of just one goal conceded on the way to winning the World Cup. He did so with a certain calmness and quality on the ball that should not be overlooked. One can also think of his interventions far off his line to break up the French team’s runs in behind in the semifinal. This success is not shocking at all.

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