The Spanish national team set a record for the longest consecutive unbeaten matches on Tuesday. The victory against France ensured that La Roja has remained undefeated for 37 consecutive matches, drawing level with Italy, which has held the record since 2021. If Spain avoids defeat in the World Cup final, it will claim the top spot alone.
Until Tuesday, Italy held the absolute record, which it established between 2018 and 2021, a period that included its European Championship triumph. Now, Spain has joined the Azzurri, leaving Argentina in second place with a 36-match unbeaten streak recorded between 2024 and 2026. Notably, all three national teams established their historic runs within the last five years.
Spain has returned to the World Cup final for the first time since failing to advance past the round of 16 following its historic 2010 championship. The team's quarterfinal victory over Belgium secured a national record of 36 unbeaten matches, a milestone it surpassed on Tuesday. The previous national record of 35 matches was established between February 2007 and June 2009, during which the Spaniards won the European Championship.
In another development, Mikel Oyarzabal, who converted the first-half penalty, matched the Spanish record for the most goals in a single World Cup with five strikes. This achievement places him alongside national legends Emilio Butragueño, who set his mark in 1986, and David Villa, who accomplished the feat in 2010. The Real Sociedad forward has continued to cement his role as the primary offensive engine for the national team, fully justifying his place in the squad.
