Spain has rewritten the history of world soccer: its 2026 World Cup victory set several records at once

Spain not only became the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions but also finished the tournament by setting a series of historic achievements that have already secured their place in football history.

In the final, Luis de la Fuente's side edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute. The victory earned La Furia Roja its second FIFA World Cup title after its triumph in 2010.

Particularly symbolic was the so-called "golden double" — Spain won the FIFA World Cup as the reigning European champions. The last team to achieve a similar feat was France, which won the 1998 FIFA World Cup after claiming the UEFA Euro 2000 title, and now Spain have matched that achievement in reverse order.

Equally impressive was Luis de la Fuente's unbeaten run. Following the final, Spain extended its unbeaten streak to 38 matches, setting a new record in men's international football. The previous record belonged to Italy, which went 37 consecutive matches without defeat between 2018 and 2021.

Spain's defense also deserves special recognition. At the FIFA World Cup, the team set a new tournament record by keeping six clean sheets in a single edition. Throughout the competition, opponents created very few dangerous chances, while Argentina failed to register a single shot on target against Unai Simón in the final.

Individual awards further highlighted Spain's dominance at the tournament. Rodri was named the FIFA World Cup's Best Player, Pau Cubarsí received the Best Young Player award, and Unai Simón was recognized as the tournament's Best Goalkeeper.

As a result, Spain concluded the 2026 FIFA World Cup not only with the biggest prize in football but also with an impressive collection of team and individual records, confirming its status as the world's strongest national team.