Yassine Bounou Joins Elite World Cup Penalty-Killer Club

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou etched his name into World Cup history during the quarterfinal clash against France at the 2026 tournament. Despite his side falling 0-2, the 35-year-old produced a decisive save from Kylian Mbappé’s penalty kick. That stop was Bounou’s fourth penalty save in World Cup competition — a milestone that puts him in a select group. He now shares the record with Germany’s Harald Schumacher, Argentina’s Sergio Goycochea, Spain’s Iker Casillas, and Croatian duo Dominik Livakovic and Danijel Subasic, each of whom also denied four spot-kicks on football’s biggest stage. While Morocco’s run ended in the last eight, Bounou’s personal feat will stand as a testament to his nerve and shot-stopping ability. The veteran keeper once again proved why he is regarded among the world’s finest when it comes to facing penalties.