Spain’s 37‑match unbeaten run tees up a World Cup final test
Spain extended their 37-match unbeaten run (no defeats in normal or extra time), tying the best stretch by a European side and signaling a potential World Cup final showdown. The streak began with a 1-0 loss to Colombia in March 2024 and has featured heavy rotation—62 players used—with a core including Marc Cucurella, Unai Simón, Aymeric Laporte, Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal. A 2-0 win over France kept them on track, though they were briefly dealt a setback by Portugal on penalties in the 2025 Nations League final. The run underscores Spain’s two-decade era of dominance, compares to Brazil and Argentina’s long unbeaten runs, and sets the stage for a historically significant World Cup campaign under Luis de la Fuente.
