Spain established a new record for the longest unbeaten streak in men’s international football following their World Cup victory against Argentina
Spain’s World Cup final victory over Argentina has extended their unbeaten streak to a remarkable 38 matches, surpassing the previous record held by Italy.
Spain established a new standard in men’s international football by extending their unbeaten streak to a remarkable 38 matches, following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
The victory allowed Spain’s national team, led by Luis de la Fuente, to exceed Italy’s former record of 37 consecutive matches without defeat, which was set between 2018 and 2021, during which the Azzurri secured the delayed Euro 2020 title.
Spain matched Italy’s record by defeating France in last Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal and then took sole possession of the record with their victory over Argentina.
The World Cup victory marked the culmination of one of the most commanding campaigns in the history of the tournament. Spain achieved seven clean sheets and made history as the first men’s team to win the World Cup while allowing only one goal during the entire tournament.
The unbeaten streak commenced following a friendly loss to Colombia in 2024 and encompasses Spain’s triumphant UEFA Euro 2024 journey as well as their path to securing a second World Cup title. Although Spain lost to Portugal in a penalty shootout in the UEFA Nations League final, the outcome is officially noted as a draw for unbeaten-run statistics since the match ended level after extra time.
Spain has a history of impressive unbeaten streaks, notably going 35 matches without a loss from 2007 to 2009, a run that concluded with their victory in the Euro 2008. Nonetheless, their most recent accomplishment now exists as the longest unbeaten streak in the annals of men’s international football, further solidifying the legacy of De la Fuente and his team.
