Yassine Bounou Sets World Cup Record with Stunning Performance

Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has continued his impressive form in the World Cup, solidifying his status as one of the tournament's top keepers after saving another penalty during the quarter-final match against France in the 2026 World Cup.

According to circulating statistics, Bounou is now the goalkeeper with the most penalty saves in World Cup history, having saved 4 penalties, whether during regular time or in shootouts.

Throughout his World Cup appearances, the Moroccan keeper has faced 9 penalties, successfully stopping 4 of them while conceding only 2 goals, with 3 other penalties going off target.

Bounou continues to enhance his World Cup legacy, having been one of Morocco's standout heroes in the 2022 edition, especially during the shootout against Spain, reaffirming his value as one of the tournament's best goalkeepers.