Spain’s streak: One win from football immortality. The Spanish national team has matched Italy’s European record of 37 unbeaten matches after a 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. Luis de la Fuente’s side, who haven’t lost since March 2024, now stand on the cusp of history with a final victory needed to set a new continental benchmark.
The triumph in Dallas also saw Spain become the first European nation ever to win eight consecutive knockout matches across the World Cup and European Championship. This run includes their perfect Euro 2024 campaign, where they beat Georgia, Germany, France, and England, followed by World Cup wins over Austria, Portugal, Belgium, and now France. The squad has blended technical control with direct attacking play, as shown by Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty and Pedro Porro’s second-half goal against Les Bleus.
Defensively, Spain has been outstanding, keeping six clean sheets earlier in the tournament with goalkeeper Unai Simon setting a new World Cup record for consecutive minutes without conceding. The team’s evolution under De la Fuente has created a side capable of both possession and pressing, making them formidable opponents in knockout football.
The final awaits either Argentina or England, with a win securing both the World Cup title and ownership of the longest unbeaten streak ever achieved by a European men’s national team. Spain’s streak is now one match from standing alone in football history.