Spain enters the history books

Spain capped off a remarkable 2026 FIFA World Cup by achieving two historic milestones on the same night.

In addition to defeating Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium to claim its second world title, La Roja became the national team with the longest unbeaten run in international football history.

The victory extended Spain's streak to 38 consecutive matches without defeat, surpassing Italy's previous record of 37 games, set between 2018 and 2021.

An unbeaten run more than two years in the making

Spain's remarkable streak began after a friendly defeat against Colombia in early 2024.

Since then, Luis de la Fuente's squad has gone unbeaten through UEFA Euro 2024 and now the 2026 FIFA World Cup, consistently establishing itself as one of the world's elite national teams.

Although Spain lost the UEFA Nations League Final to Portugal in a penalty shootout, that result is officially recorded as a draw for unbeaten-run purposes, allowing the streak to remain intact.

A defense that also made history

Spain's World Cup triumph was built on one of the greatest defensive performances the tournament has ever seen.

La Roja finished the competition with seven clean sheets while conceding just one goal throughout the entire tournament, becoming the first nation ever to win a FIFA World Cup after allowing only a single goal.

Goalkeeper Unai Simón and Spain's disciplined back line played a crucial role in one of the most dominant defensive campaigns in World Cup history.

Luis de la Fuente praised the team's discipline

Following the final, Luis de la Fuente explained that Spain's plan to contain Lionel Messi centered on controlling possession and limiting Argentina's opportunities to dictate the match.

"We managed to keep him away from dangerous areas through possession. We executed our plan extremely well; the team's work was outstanding," the Spain coach said.

De la Fuente also insisted that Spain deserved to lift the trophy after its performances throughout the tournament, while emphasizing that the team's success was built on collective commitment rather than individual stars.

Spain's golden generation is just getting started

Now crowned both European and world champions, Spain has firmly reestablished itself at the summit of international football.

With experienced leaders such as Rodri alongside emerging stars including Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, Luis de la Fuente's squad appears well positioned to extend its historic unbeaten streak and continue one of the most successful eras the Spanish national team has ever enjoyed.

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