At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Colombia's Camilo Vargas and France's Mike Maignan have each recorded four clean sheets, standing out as top goalkeepers amid intense competition. Vargas achieved this in just five matches, boasting an impressive shutout rate of 80%, while Maignan's four clean sheets came over eight games, reflecting France's longer tournament journey.
Mexico’s Raúl Rangel matches Vargas’s efficiency with four clean sheets in five matches, showing a similar level of performance. Meanwhile, Spain’s Unai Simón leads the tournament with an extraordinary seven clean sheets, putting him on track for the Golden Glove award as the top goalkeeper, a feat well-supported by his statistics.
Efficiency vs. Endurance
Vargas’ near-perfect shutout ratio puts him in the conversation for the best per-game goalkeeper performance of the tournament after Simón. On the other hand, Maignan’s consistent clean sheets through a higher number of matches demonstrate his resilience against tougher opponents as France advanced through the knockout stages. Defensive solidity has clearly been a defining factor this World Cup.
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