Spain beat Croatia 2-1 away on October 6 in a Nations League match. Mikel Merino scored both goals for the winning side.
The victory extended Spain’s unbeaten run to 42 matches, setting a new record for the longest unbeaten streak by a national team.
Run by the numbers
The record run comprises 33 wins and nine draws. During this period, Spain won gold medals at UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.
Spain last lost on March 22, 2024, when Colombia secured a 1-0 win in a friendly.
Spain’s next match will be away against the Czech Republic on November 12. The fixture is part of the fifth round of the Nations League.