Belgium stands alone as the only team to score against Spain at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Belgium was the only nation to breach Spain's defence during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting one of the most dominant defensive campaigns in the tournament's history.

Spain lifted its second FIFA Men's World Cup after conceding just one goal across the entire competition, setting a new record for the fewest goals allowed by a World Cup-winning team, according to FIFA statistics.

That lone goal came during Spain's meeting with Belgium. Every other opponent—including knockout-stage rivals- failed to score against the eventual champions, as Spain finished the tournament with a series of clean sheets that surpassed the previous World Cup record.

Before 2026, the best defensive performances by a men's World Cup winner belonged jointly to Spain in 2010, Italy in 2006 and France in 1998, each conceding only two goals on their way to the title. Spain's latest campaign reduced that benchmark even further.

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The record reflects the strength of Spain's defensive unit throughout the tournament. Goalkeeper, defenders and midfielders combined to frustrate opponents over seven matches, allowing just a single goal while guiding the team to the championship.

The achievement also continues Spain's remarkable World Cup defensive record. Across its two title-winning campaigns in 2010 and 2026, Spain conceded only three goals in 14 matches, the fewest combined total for any nation that has won multiple FIFA Men's World Cups.

Belgium's goal therefore carries a unique distinction. While it was not enough to prevent elimination, it remains the only goal scored against the eventual champions during the entire tournament.

Spain's defensive record complements its attacking success and underlines why the 2026 side is likely to be remembered as one of the most defensively efficient champions in FIFA World Cup history.