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Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
By Beth Harris, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Unai Simón’s impenetrable wall finally crumbled at the World Cup.The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes — the tournament's longest scoreless streak — before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.Charles De Ketelaere got in front of Pau Cubarsi to head in Ti...
Key takeaway The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes — the tournament's longest scoreless streak — before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the World Cup quarterfinals match between Spain and Belgium may seem like a distant event, but the excitement of the tournament can still be felt locally. With Houston being a diverse city with a strong international presence, many locals likely have ties to countries participating in the World Cup, including Spain and Belgium. The city's soccer fans may have gathered at local watch parties or sports bars to cheer on their favorite teams, creating a sense of community and camaraderie. As the tournament progresses, Piney Point Village residents can expect to see more of their neighbors and friends donning their favorite teams' jerseys and gathering to watch the games, adding to the vibrant cultural scene in the area. The World Cup's global appeal has a way of bringing people together, and Piney Point Village is no exception.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Unai Simón’s impenetrable wall finally crumbled at the World Cup.The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes — the tournament's longest scoreless streak — before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.Charles De Ketelaere got in front of Pau Cubarsi to head in Ti...
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