Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez etched his name in golden letters in the historical records of World Cup tournaments, after making 11 crucial saves during his national team's match against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

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According to data and sports statistical networks, this number is historically the highest for any goalkeeper in a World Cup final since the detailed collection and calculation of such data began in the 1966 edition. Despite the continuous onslaught of Spanish attacks throughout the 120 minutes, Martinez stood as an impenetrable wall, breaking the previous record that had stood for 32 years, estimated at 8 saves. List of goalkeepers with most saves in World Cup finals (since 1966):

Argentine Emiliano Martinez: 11 saves (2026 edition)

Italian Gianluca Pagliuca: 8 saves (1994 edition)

Argentine Ubaldo Fillol: 8 saves (1978 edition)

Dutch Jan Jongbloed: 8 saves (1978 edition)

Brazilian Felix: 8 saves (1970 edition)

English Gordon Banks: 8 saves (1966 edition)

German Hans Tilkowski: 8 saves (1966 edition)

Although the final ended with the Spanish national team crowned champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory in extra time, the heroic performance of 'Dibu' Martinez and his legendary saves will remain etched as one of the greatest displays of goalkeeping artistry in the history of World Cup finals.