Dibu Martínez: clean sheet on debut, historic record in sight

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·18 Juni 2026

Dibu Martínez: clean sheet on debut, historic record in sight

The goalkeeper from Mar del Plata recorded his 42nd clean sheet in 60 international matches, closing in on the mark of “Chiquito,” who leads the statistic with 47 shutouts in 96 appearances. If the “Albiceleste” qualify for the semifinals at this World Cup, the Aston Villa keeper will have a mathematical chance to break the record in this very tournament.

Analysis of his debut and footwork

Composure without scares: In a match where he did not face major direct threats, he provided aerial security and accuracy when playing out from the back.
Strategy against the press: To neutralize the opponent’s high line, he looked to skip lines with long passes toward Lautaro Martínez, avoiding putting defenders and midfielders under pressure in the buildup.
Room in the Cup: With the win well in hand, the team is already thinking about securing a place in the round of 32 in its upcoming Group J matches against Austria and Jordan.

Dibu’s remarks after the win

At the end of the match, the goalkeeper made some blunt statements about Argentina’s role in the tournament and his recent physical condition:

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“Favorites, us? No, my friend. Have you seen what the World Cup is like, everything that’s happening? The only thing we can say is that we’re going to fight.”

In addition, Martínez revealed details of the serious hand injury he had been carrying before the World Cup:

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