Unai Simon, the goalkeeper for Spain, expressed his astonishment at Spain’s victory in the FIFA World Cup, describing it as “madness.” He played a crucial role in La Roja’s journey to their first title in 16 years, contributing to seven clean sheets in eight matches. Spain clinched the championship by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New York, New Jersey, becoming world champions for the second time in their history.
Simon, who was awarded the Golden Glove for his outstanding performance, emphasized the team effort behind their defensive record. Despite his individual accolades, he credited his teammates for their collective defensive prowess. Spain’s triumph also marked a unique achievement as they are now the reigning champions of both the men’s and women’s World Cups simultaneously, following their victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Upon their return to Spain, Simon mentioned that the team is still processing the magnitude of their achievement. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between players during the long training camp and praised the manager for effectively managing the emotions of the squad. Simon’s exceptional performance in the World Cup, including setting a record for the most clean sheets in a single tournament, underscored Spain’s defensive strength and teamwork.
