Key Takeaways:
- Spain will match their record 29-game unbeaten streak in official fixtures if they avoid defeat against Bulgaria tonight
- The current record streak was set by the Spain team that won the 2010 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012
- Under Luis de la Fuente, Spain have already captured the Nations League in 2023 and the European Championship in 2024
Historic Record Within Reach
Spain’s national side are on the brink of equalling their longest ever unbeaten run in official matches as they prepare to face Bulgaria in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier this evening. The encounter kicks off at 21:45, with live updates available via Gong.bg. Should Spain secure either a victory or a draw, they will match a remarkable 29 consecutive games without defeat – a milestone only previously achieved by the legendary squad crowned world champions in South Africa in 2010.
🚀 España va como un cohete a por el récord de partidos sin perder de Italia
📈 Con Vicente del Bosque la roja se quedó a dos partidos de conseguirlo y con Luis de la Fuente ya está a tres#luisdelafuente #Espana pic.twitter.com/kn6zWT3nRR
— MARCA (@marca) October 12, 2025
Legacy of the Golden Generation
This achievement would be highly symbolic, elevating the current squad to the company of one of Spain’s most illustrious football generations. That historic sequence began after Spain suffered a shock 0-1 loss against Switzerland on 16 June 2010 in Durban, with their response being a 2-0 triumph over Honduras five days later in Johannesburg. This string of performances propelled them to World Cup glory and continued through their victorious UEFA Euro 2012 campaign. Their undefeated journey ultimately concluded with a 0-3 loss to Brazil at the Maracanã on 1 July 2013, with goals scored by Neymar and Fred, who struck twice.
Current Streak Under Luis de la Fuente
Twelve years on, with Luis de la Fuente at the helm, Spain are once again thrilling their supporters by pursuing unprecedented achievements. This crop of players already boasts the 2023 Nations League title and a UEFA European Championship success in 2024. In this sequence, results determined by penalty shoot-outs are not recognised as wins or defeats, in line with FIFA regulations.
De la Fuente’s tenure commenced with a 3-0 win over Norway on 25 March 2023, though his second fixture saw a setback in the form of a 0-2 loss to Scotland on 28 March 2023. The current unbeaten streak took flight on 8 September 2023 with a resounding 7-1 victory away to Georgia. Tonight, another positive result against Bulgaria would etch this Spain side into the history books alongside their 2010-2013 predecessors.
