Simón Breaks World Cup Goalkeeping Record as Spain Beat Portugal

Unai Simón surpassed Switzerland's record of 559 consecutive World Cup minutes without conceding, reaching 560 during Spain's last-16 win over Portugal, settled by Mikel Merino's 90th-minute goal. Simón's run stretches back seven games to Japan's Ao Tanaka scoring against Spain at the Qatar World Cup. Spain now face Belgium. Simón's record-breaking run is a cornerstone of a Spain side that have now reached the World Cup quarter-finals while barely being tested in goal.