Spain's Special Trait: Breaking Their Defense Is Almost Impossible!

Spain have made World Cup history by recording their sixth clean sheet of the 2026 tournament in the semi-final win over France.

The result means La Roja are the first team ever to go through a single World Cup finals with six shut-outs. They have conceded only once in the competition, against Belgium.

Spain also restricted France to just 0.3 expected goals in the semi-final, the lowest xG return by a team in a World Cup semi-final since Brazil against Sweden in 1994. Sweden managed only 0.1 in that match.

The numbers underline Spain’s defensive structure under Luis de la Fuente and their route into the World Cup final.