Spain wins World Cup, sets new record with 38-match unbeaten streak
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win their second World Cup, extending their unbeaten run to 38 games and breaking Italy's previous record of 37.
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Spain's national football team beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 20, 2026, to become world champions for the second time. The match ended goalless in regular time, with Spain scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
This victory marked Spain's 38th consecutive match without defeat, breaking the previous world record held by Italy. Italy's streak of 37 unbeaten games ran from 2018 to 2021, featuring 30 wins and 7 draws.
Spain's impressive run began after a loss to Colombia in a friendly on March 22, 2024. Since then, "La Roja" have recorded 29 wins and 9 draws. Their last defeat in an official match came even earlier – on March 28, 2023, against Scotland in UEFA European Championship qualifying.
Notably, one of the draws in this streak was against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final. The match ended 2-2, but Portugal won on penalties. In official statistics, it is recorded as a draw.
