If there is one thing Raúl Rangel has made clear with the Mexican National Team, it is the sense of security he provides. The numbers speak for themselves. The Chivas shot-stopper was once again decisive in Mexico’s 1-0 victory over South Korea, a result that secured El Tri’s place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.
Rangel’s consolidation as Mexico’s first-choice goalkeeper is the result of the growth he has shown with Guadalajara. In addition to enhancing his footballing abilities, the Chivas goalkeeper has developed remarkable leadership and personality, qualities that have made him a trusted figure for the national team.
At this World Cup, the ‘Tala’ has played two matches and has kept a clean sheet in both. Against South Korea, however, he produced one of the tournament’s most important moments so far, making a spectacular double save in the closing minutes to preserve Mexico’s lead and secure qualification for the next round.
The reliability of the Chivas goalkeeper is no coincidence. He has recorded 11 clean sheets in his 18 appearances for the Mexican National Team, a statistic that reflects the confidence he brings to the squad. Even more impressive, he has not conceded a goal in 9 of his last 11 appearances for El Tri, clear evidence of the outstanding level he is currently displaying.
That dominance is also beginning to earn him a place in the history books. With two consecutive clean sheets at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Raúl Rangel is now just one more shutout away from equaling the longest streak of consecutive clean sheets by a Mexican goalkeeper in World Cup history, a mark shared by Ignacio Calderón at Mexico 1970 and Pablo Larios at Mexico 1986. The Chivas goalkeeper now has the opportunity to place his name alongside two of the most iconic figures in Mexican goalkeeping history.
With decisive performances and a consistency that few can match, Raúl Rangel continues to prove that the excellent form he built at Chivas is now paying off on football’s biggest stage, where he has become a true guarantee for Mexico.
And if there were still any doubts about his level, Thursday night put them to rest. His spectacular double save in the closing minutes not only preserved Mexico’s victory and secured a place in the next round, but also reinforced the extraordinary moment he is experiencing. With every performance, he further establishes himself as one of the leading figures of Mexico’s new generation.
The 11 matches in which 'Tala' has kept a clean sheet for Mexico:
Mexico 1-0 South Korea / June 18, 2026
Mexico 2-0 South Africa / June 11, 2026
Mexico 1-0 Australia / May 30, 2026
Mexico 2-0 Ghana / May 22, 2026
Mexico 0-0 Portugal / March 28, 2026
Mexico 4-0 Iceland / February 25, 2026
Bolivia 0-1 Mexico / January 25, 2026
Panama 0-1 Mexico / January 22, 2026
Mexico 0-0 Uruguay / November 15, 2025
Internacional 0-2 Mexico / January 16, 2025
Mexico 3-0 New Zealand / September 7, 2024
