Spain equals the most incredible record of all time

15/10/2025 09:58:00 PlaymakerHub

By defeating Bulgaria 4-0, Spain preserved their flawless run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and equaled the team’s historic record of 29 unbeaten games.

At Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla, Spain continued to display dominant form as they comfortably defeated Bulgaria 4-0. This win allowed “La Roja” to extend their unbeaten streak to 29 consecutive official matches, tying the record set by Vicente del Bosque’s golden generation between 2007 and 2009, when they ruled world football.

The early hours of October 15 witnessed an outstanding performance from Mikel Merino, the Arsenal midfielder. The 29-year-old scored two headers, helping open the door for Spain to move closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

This was also Merino’s second consecutive brace in the qualifiers, bringing his tally to six goals in the last four matches—an achievement surpassed only by Erling Haaland (12) and Memphis Depay (7) among Europe’s top scorers currently.

Mikel Merino played a crucial role in maintaining Spain’s relentless form

Bulgaria had almost no chance to fight back as Spain dominated completely. Besides Merino’s two goals, the visitors suffered an own goal in the 79th minute by young defender Atanas Chernev. In stoppage time, Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the 4-0 win with a precise penalty kick after Merino was fouled inside the box.

Not only did Spain secure a big win, but they also kept their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the qualifiers, scoring 15 goals without conceding any. These figures clearly reflect the balanced football philosophy that coach Luis de la Fuente is building: high pressing, smooth ball circulation, and full exploitation of midfield strength.

The blend of experience from key players like Rodri and Carvajal with the youth of Nico Williams, Pedri, and Merino makes “La Roja” one of the most exciting teams to watch in Europe today.

Spain matches the national team's historic 29-match unbeaten record

This achievement puts Spain at the top of Group E with a perfect 12 points from 4 games, three points ahead of Turkey. Although they have not officially secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup yet, experts believe that just one more victory will complete the mission for De la Fuente’s squad.

After the match, Spanish media unanimously praised the team’s performance. MARCA wrote: “La Roja has returned to its true form – strong, disciplined, and full of identity.” Meanwhile, fans expressed pride as the new generation of the national team replicated the 29-match unbeaten record originally set by the Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 champions.

If this form continues through the November fixtures, Spain will not only officially qualify for the 2026 World Cup but may also surpass this historic milestone, opening a new chapter for “La Roja” under Luis de la Fuente.

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