Spain Equals Argentina's Historic Unbeaten Run, Eyes All-Time World Record

Spain moved one step closer to football immortality after extending their unbeaten streak to 36 consecutive matches with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

The win sees La Roja equal the legendary 36-match unbeaten run achieved by Argentina between 2019 and 2022, placing Spain just one game away from matching the longest unbeaten streak in international football history.

The Spaniards preserved their remarkable run thanks to Mikel Merino's dramatic 88th-minute winner, which secured their place in the World Cup semi-finals and kept their historic dream alive.

The All-Time Unbeaten Streak Rankings Rank National Team Unbeaten Run Years Status 1 Italy 37 matches 2018–2021 World Record 2 Spain 36 matches 2024–Present Active 2 Argentina 36 matches 2019–2022 Ended 4 Brazil 35 matches 1993–1996 Ended 5 Spain 35 matches 2007–2009 Ended One Victory Away From History

Spain now stands just one unbeaten match away from equaling Italy's all-time world record of 37 consecutive international matches without defeat.

With only two matches remaining for any team hoping to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy, Luis de la Fuente's side has a golden opportunity to make history.

What Spain Needs Semi-final vs France: Spain must avoid defeat. A victory or a draw followed by qualification on penalties would count as an unbeaten result in FIFA's official statistics, allowing Spain to equal Italy's record of 37 matches. World Cup Final: If Spain reaches the final, they must once again avoid defeat to extend their run to 38 consecutive unbeaten matches, establishing a new all-time world record in international football. History Within Reach

Spain have already cemented their place among the greatest international teams ever assembled, but the next two matches could elevate this generation into a class of its own.

Victory over France would bring them level with Italy's historic mark, while another unbeaten performance in the World Cup Final would see La Roja become the first national team in football history to reach 38 consecutive matches without defeat.

For Spain, the quest is no longer just about winning the FIFA World Cup—it is about securing a place in football history forever.