Netherlands Break FIFA World Cup Record Of Most Consecutive Matches Without Defeat

Published 20 June 2026 · sports

Netherlands Break FIFA World Cup Record Of Most Consecutive Matches Without Defeat Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 05:26 IST The Netherlands have now

Netherlands Break FIFA World Cup Record Of Most Consecutive Matches Without Defeat Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 05:26 IST The Netherlands have now gone 14 FIFA World Cup matches without defeat (excluding penalty shootouts). During this run, they have recorded nine wins and five draws. The Netherlands have now gone 14 FIFA World Cup matches without defeat (excluding penalty shootouts). (Picture Credit: AP) Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1 in their second Group F match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Brian Brobbey scored the fastest brace by a Dutch player in FIFA World Cup history, netting twice in just 16 minutes and 12 seconds. Cody Gakpo then scored twice in the second half before Crysencio Summerville found the back of the net in the 89th minute to seal a comprehensive victory for the Netherlands. The win over Sweden, who had defeated Tunisia 5-1 in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, helped the Dutch side break the record for the longest unbeaten run in FIFA World Cup history. 🇳🇱 Países Bajos golea 5-1 a 🇸🇪 y amplía a 14 su racha de partidos invictos en mundiales, la racha más larga de la historiaSu última derrota fue contra 🇪🇸 en la final 2010 pic.twitter.com/4NHvYjOv6C — Jaime F.

Macias (@Jaimefmacias) June 20, 2026 The Netherlands have now gone 14 FIFA World Cup matches without defeat (excluding penalty shootouts). During this run, they have recorded nine wins and five draws. The previous record for the longest unbeaten streak in FIFA World Cup history was held by Brazil, who remained unbeaten in 13 matches from 1958 to 1966. Netherlands are on the longest unbeaten run in World Cup history 🤩🔥Oranje have broken Brazil’s record of 13 games, set by a side featuring the legendary Pelé 👏 pic.twitter.com/TtbDrjB2jA — LiveScore (@livescore) June 20, 2026 The Netherlands’ last defeat in a FIFA World Cup match (excluding penalty shootouts) came against Spain in the final of the 2010 tournament, when they suffered a 1-0 loss. They finished third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where their only defeat came against Argentina in a penalty shootout in the semifinals. The Dutch side failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and at the 2022 edition, they were once again eliminated by Argentina in a penalty shootout, this time in the quarterfinals. Netherlands’ result in last 14 FIFA World Cup matches AGAINST MATCH TYPE RESULT SCORE VENUE DATE Spain Group B Win 5-1 Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador June 13, 2014 Australia Group B Win 3-2 Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre June 18, 2014 Chile Group B Win 2-0 Arena de São Paulo, São Paulo June 23, 2014 Mexico Round of 16 Win 2-1 Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza June 29, 2014 Costa Rica Quarterfinal Draw 0-0 (Win in penalties) Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador July 5, 2014 Argentina Semifinal Draw 0-0 (Defeat in penalties) Arena Corinthians, São Paulo July 9, 2014 Brazil Third-place match Win 3-0 Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília July 12, 2014 Senegal Group A Win 2-0 Al Thumama Stadium, Doha November 21, 2022 Ecuador Group A Draw 1-1 Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan November 25, 2022 Qatar Group A Win 2-0 Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor November 29, 2022 USA Round of 16 Win 3-1 Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan December 3, 2022 Argentina Quarterfinal Draw 2-2 (Defeat in penalties) Lusail Stadium, Lusail December 9, 2022 Japan Group F Draw 2-2 AT&T Stadium, Arlington June 14, 2026 Sweden Group F Win 5-1 NRG Stadium, Houston June 20, 2026 According to Opta Stats, Saturday’s win over Sweden also helped the Netherlands set a new record for the most consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage matches without defeat.