# Argentina leads in clean sheets; Brazil ranks 43rd among World Cup teams

*Argentina leads in maintaining clean sheets among World Cup participants.*

June 13, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Argentina leads in clean sheets with 71.8% success rate since 2023.
- Brazil ranks 43rd in clean sheet rankings with 29.7% success rate.
- Morocco, Senegal, Japan, and DR Congo follow Argentina in the rankings.

Argentina, the current world champion, leads in maintaining clean sheets among the 48 World Cup-participating teams, while Brazil ranks 43rd. According to official statistics by Brazil's Globo Sport, Argentina has kept clean sheets in 71.8% of their matches since 2023, the highest rate among World Cup teams. Brazil, despite being a five-time world champion, has managed clean sheets in only 29.7% of their matches during the same period. Brazil has conceded 42 goals in 37 matches, averaging 1.17 goals per match.

## Clean Sheet Rankings

Morocco ranks second with 63.8% clean sheets, followed by Senegal (59%), Japan (55.8%), and DR Congo (55.6%). France, Spain, and Portugal, despite being favorites, are outside the top ten in clean sheet rankings. France has managed clean sheets in 45% of their matches, Spain in 47.4%, and Portugal in 46.9%.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/argentina-tops-clean-sheet-rankings-brazil-43rd