Casemiro Equals Historic World Cup Record and Eyes the All-Time Mark

El mediocampista brasileño alcanzó los 12 partidos sin derrota en Copas del Mundo tras la victoria de Brasil ante Japón y quedó a un paso de convertirse en el líder absoluto del récord.

Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan not only secured a place in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, but also allowed Casemiro to reach a historic milestone.

The Brazilian midfielder scored one of the goals and extended his unbeaten run in World Cup matches to 12 games, equaling the all-time record for most World Cup appearances without suffering a defeat. Casemiro now shares the mark with Brazilian legend Mário Zagallo, Argentina's Julio Olarticoechea, and Dutch internationals Memphis Depay and Daley Blind.

The statistic highlights the midfielder's consistency and importance for Brazil over multiple tournaments. Since making his World Cup debut, Casemiro has become one of the team's leaders and a key figure in the middle of the field. Brazil now awaits its opponent in the knockout stage, and another victory would place Casemiro alone at the top of this remarkable record. If the Seleção advances to the quarterfinals, he would become the player with the most World Cup matches played without ever losing.

At 34 years old, Casemiro continues to add achievements to his career and remains one of the most influential figures in Brazil's quest for another world title.