The shots came fast and furiously, 19 in total, a desperate barrage from the boots of soccer royalty. But in the end, an unknown goalkeeper had anchored another defensive masterpiece against a soccer Goliath.

This World Cup is becoming a celebration of goalkeeping, of resistance, of the final line of defence taking it upon themselves to keep hopes alive. | Football News

Veteran goalkeepers from Cape Verde, Curaçao, Ghana, and South Africa are the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's expanded 48-team format.