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Morocco's Yassine Bounou Sets World Cup Record with Fourth Penalty Save
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First reported by Walla · Jul 9, 2026
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Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with four penalty saves in the tournament's history and earning widespread acclaim.
- 01Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 28th minute at the 2026 World Cup.
- 02He holds the record for most penalty saves in World Cup history with four.
- 03Bounou has conceded only two penalties out of nine faced by Morocco in World Cup history.
- 04He plays for Saudi club Al Ahli but excels when playing for Morocco.
- 05Spanish journalist Albert Ortega praised Bounou as the best goalkeeper in the World Cup.
- 06Bounou's penalty saves have been crucial to Morocco's performance in the tournament.
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