The Scaloneta does not stop. With Lionel Messi as the maximum referent, the Selection from Argentina He has already reached 34 consecutive games without defeat.
Thanks to their recent win against Honduras, The Albiceleste came just 3 games short of equaling Italy as the team with the longest unbeaten streak in history.
If they don’t lose to Jamaica next Tuesday, the Argentines will tie Spain and Brazil. And if they do not fall in the group stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, they will have left behind the record of The Blue by Roberto Mancini.
BEST UNDEFEATED STREAKS – NATIONAL TEAM FOOTBALL
- Italia 2018-2021: 37 games without defeat.
- Spain 2007-2009: 35 games without defeat.
- Brazil 1993-1996: 35 games without defeat.
- ARGENTINA 2019-2022: 34 games without defeat.
- Argentina 1991-1993: 31 games without defeat.
In the group stage of the next World Cup, the South Americans already know that they will meet Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland. So, considering that they have 1 preparation game left and there are 3 commitments in the first World Cup stage, Argentina could reach the KO rounds of Qatar 2022 with the record in the bag.
Sure, if they keep up this pace and there are no surprises on the way.
Undefeated data. Argentina had not won an official title at a senior level since 1993. Everything changed in El Maracaná. After a 28-year drought, they have won 2 trophies in the last 12 months: Champions of the Americas and Champions of the UEFA Champions Cup and CONMEBOL.
Did you know…? Lionel Messi He is the player with the most goals (88), the most assists (49) and the most games (163) in the entire history of the Argentine National Team. In addition, he played in 6 finals (including a World Cup final) and won 2 titles (Copa América and Copa de los Campeones). The king.