Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz has set a new record, surpassing the achievements of the legendary Garrincha. He reached the mark of 50 matches played without a defeat for the national team.
This milestone was achieved during the match against Argentina in the JCH-2026 final. The game ended 1-0 after extra time. Fabian Ruiz became the player who exceeded the record of Brazilian star Garrincha.
During the period from 1955 to 1966, Garrincha played 50 matches for the national team without suffering a defeat. However, the absolute record in the history of the Spanish national team belongs to Carlos Marchenco. He managed to remain undefeated in 57 matches between 2003 and 2010.
It is worth noting that within the framework of JCH-2026, Fabian Ruiz participated in all eight matches for Spain and scored one goal.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded after 104 matches held across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament was the first to feature 48 teams and set new attendance records.
Despite offering viewers unforgettable games and unexpected performances, the expanded championship was also accompanied by off-field scandals. Some players, officials, and fans faced visa restrictions.
FIFA faced criticism for its decision to overturn the suspension of American player Folarin Balogun following intervention by President Donald Trump. Furthermore, rising ticket prices caused public dissatisfaction.
Nevertheless, despite all the difficulties, the tournament gathered nearly seven million fans, making it the most attended FIFA World Cup in history.
Spain won the FIFA World Cup, securing its second title after defeating the reigning champion Argentina in the 2026 final held at MetLife Stadium.
Despite both countries' fans arriving at the match confident of victory, the Spanish team dominated throughout the game. Argentina failed to land a single shot during regular time, and the situation worsened after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in the match.
The decisive goal was scored by Ferran Torres in extra time. This victory concluded the tournament, during which Spain's defense conceded only one goal.
This victory marked the conclusion of the expanded World Cup, which featured 48 teams, 104 matches, and achieved record attendance.
Iran concluded its participation in the 2026 World Cup without any losses; however, its main difficulties were not the football matches but administrative barriers.
The team faced visa bans, restrictions on overnight stays, and limitations on daily cross-border travel on match days. More than a dozen staff members were denied entry to the United States.
The technical coach of Iran noted that the situation was similar to holding two completely different World Cups simultaneously.
