Spain's Defense Shines in World Cup Run, Aiming for Second Title

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Spain's national football team is on track for a second World Cup title, reaching the quarter-finals without conceding a goal.
Their strong defense, led by goalkeeper Unai Simon, has set a new World Cup record for consecutive clean sheets, highlighting a shift in focus from their famed tiki-taka attack.

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Spain's national football team is on track for a second World Cup title, reaching the quarter-finals without conceding a goal. Their strong defense, led by goalkeeper Unai Simon, has set a new World Cup record for consecutive clean sheets, highlighting a shift in focus from their famed tiki-taka attack.

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