Spain shattered Italy’s report of 37 consecutive aggressive matches with out defeat by beating Argentina 1-0 in additional time within the FIFA World Cup 2026 ultimate at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, extending their very own unbeaten run to 38 video games, per Soccer Italia.
It went all the way in which to additional time, the place Ferran Torres ultimately broke down 10-man Argentina to provide Spain the trophy. The victory was the end result of a match wherein Spain progressed to the ultimate, a match previewed at JuveFC’s World Cup semi-final predictions.
Italy’s Information – Misplaced and Preserved
Italy’s 37-match unbeaten sequence was constructed below Roberto Mancini between 2018 and 2021. That report is now historical past. Nevertheless, Argentina’s defeat means two different Azzurri landmarks survive intact.
Italy and Germany stay the one nations to have received the World Cup on 4 events, each sitting behind Brazil’s 5. Argentina keep on three. Italy additionally retain their standing as one among solely two sides – alongside Brazil – to have received consecutive World Cups, having claimed the trophy in each 1934 and 1938; Brazil matched the feat in 1958 and 1962.
A Painful Parallel for the Nazionale
The distinction is uncomfortable viewing for Azzurri supporters. No matter consequence had emerged from New Jersey was at all times going to value Italy one thing within the historical past books – because it turned out, it value them the report they might least afford to lose.
