Belgium broke Spain’s record in the FIFA World Cup. Charles de Catelare’s goal ended Spain’s streak of not conceding a goal for 649 minutes. This was the longest clean-sheet streak in World Cup history.
los angeles [यूएस]July 11 (ANI): Belgium ended Spain’s record-breaking defensive performance at the FIFA World Cup. Charles de Ketelère scored, breaking the longest clean-sheet streak in tournament history.
Spain’s World Cup record of 649 minutes broken
According to OptaJean
According to OptaJean Spain’s defensive record ran from their last group-stage match against Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to their unbeaten run at the 2026 edition, before De Ketelere finally broke through their defence.
Belgium’s equalizing goal not only tied the match, but also ended one of the greatest defensive records in World Cup history.
Lamine Yamal made a new record
According to OptaJose X handle, Lamine Yamal played in his sixth FIFA World Cup match, the most by any player aged 18 or younger in this competition.
Tribute paid to Almeria fire victims
Before the match, players from Spain and Belgium paid tribute to the victims of the fire in Almería by observing a minute of silence.
The Spain men’s national football team shared the moment on Twitter to express their condolences to those affected by the tragedy. “A respectful minute of silence at Los Angeles Stadium in honor of the victims of the Almeria fire. Rest in peace,” the team’s official (ANI)
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