Spain’s Triumph at the 2026 World Cup
Spain’s national football team extended its unbeaten run in regular time to 33 matches after a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the third round of the 2026 World Cup. The decisive goal came from Alex Baena late in the first half. This remarkable streak includes 26 wins and 7 draws. Spain’s last loss occurred in March 2023, when they fell 2-0 to Scotland during European Championship qualifying.
With this win, Spain tied Brazil’s record of 33 consecutive matches without a defeat, a feat the Brazilian side achieved between 1993 and 1998. Notably, games decided by penalty shootouts are not counted in this statistic. For context, Spain lost to Portugal in last year’s Nations League final after a 2-2 draw, with Portugal prevailing 5-3 on penalties.
Teams Advancing to the Round of 32
Additionally, 28 teams have now confirmed their places in the World Cup’s Round of 32. The qualified nations are:
- Mexico
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Brazil
- Morocco
- United States
- Germany
- Ivory Coast
- France
- Norway
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ecuador
- Netherlands
- Japan
- Sweden
- Australia
- Belgium
- Egypt
- Spain
- Cape Verde
- Senegal
- Portugal
- England
- Ghana
Nine matchups for the Round of 32 have already been set:
- Germany vs. Paraguay
- France vs. Sweden
- South Africa vs. Canada
- Netherlands vs. Morocco
- United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil vs. Japan
- Ivory Coast vs. Norway
- Argentina vs. Cape Verde
- Australia vs. Egypt
The opening match of this stage will see Canada take on South Africa in Inglewood, USA, on June 28 at 22:00 Kyiv time.
Spain’s achievement highlights the team’s consistency on the global stage and their ability to compete effectively against top international sides. The qualification of 28 teams for the Round of 32 reflects the high level of play across many nations, promising exciting matches and intriguing clashes as the tournament progresses.
As Spain continues to impress with their unbeaten streak, it’s worth noting the challenges they faced in their opening match against Cape Verde. The performance of Cape Verde's goalkeeper played a crucial role in that game, showcasing the unpredictability of the tournament and the potential for surprises as the competition progresses.