Spain cemented their place in football history after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to win their second world title.
Beyond lifting the trophy, Luis de la Fuente’s side set a series of remarkable records during their victorious campaign.
Most clean sheets in a single World Cup
Spain recorded seven clean sheets during the tournament, the most by any team in a single FIFA World Cup.
Goalkeeper Unai Simón and the Spanish defence kept opponents at bay from the group stage through to the final, setting a new benchmark for defensive consistency.
Fewest goals conceded by a World Cup winner
The newly crowned champions conceded just one goal throughout the competition, the fewest ever by a team that went on to win the FIFA World Cup.
The achievement highlighted Spain’s defensive solidity throughout the tournament.
Oldest manager to win the FIFA World Cup
Head coach Luis de la Fuente became the oldest manager to guide a team to FIFA World Cup glory.
The veteran tactician led Spain to their first world title since 2010, capping an outstanding campaign across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Longest unbeaten run in competitive men’s internationals
Spain also extended their unbeaten run in competitive men’s international matches to 38 games with their victory over Argentina in the final.
The record-breaking streak underscored the consistency and dominance of De la Fuente’s side during his tenure.
