Spain won the 2026 World Cup and conceded one goal. One, in eight games.
No champion had ever let in fewer than two. And it started with a 0-0 against Cape Verde.
Then 4-0 Saudi Arabia, 1-0 Uruguay, 3-0 Austria, 1-0 Portugal, 2-1 Belgium (the only goal they let in), 2-0 France in the semi-final and 1-0 Argentina in the final.
Seven clean sheets in eight games. France 1998, Italy 2006, Spain 2010: two goals each. Now one.
Attack sells tickets. Defence wins World Cups.
