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Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
By Beth Harris, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Unai Simón’s impenetrable wall finally crumbled at the World Cup.The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes — the tournament's longest scoreless streak — before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.Charles De Ketelaere got in front of Pau Cubarsi to head in Ti...
Key takeaway The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes — the tournament's longest scoreless streak — before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's soccer fans likely took notice of Unai Simón's remarkable shutout streak, which finally came to an end at the hands of Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. The city's own thriving soccer community, with its numerous youth leagues and adult teams, can appreciate the skill and dedication required to maintain a clean sheet for 650 minutes. Simón's achievement is a testament to the high level of competition in the World Cup, and local players and coaches can draw inspiration from his record-breaking performance. As the World Cup continues, San Antonio residents will be watching to see how the tournament unfolds, and perhaps some will be motivated to lace up their own cleats and take to the pitch, striving to emulate Simón's impressive feat. The city's passion for soccer is evident in its support for local teams and players, and Simón's story is sure to resonate with fans throughout the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Unai Simón’s impenetrable wall finally crumbled at the World Cup.The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes — the tournament's longest scoreless streak — before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.Charles De Ketelaere got in front of Pau Cubarsi to head in Ti...
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