’33 games unbeaten for Italy’ – Which national teams have the longest unbeaten run in football?

Roberto Mancini’s Italy are one of the most in-form teams in the ongoing Euro 2020.

The Azzurri have qualified for the finals after beating Spain 4-2 on penalties after the score was 1-1 even after extra time. This was after a brilliant performance in the quarterfinals against Belgium whom they downed 2-1. They have scored 12 goals so far and have only conceded three goals in the competition so far. 

Italy are currently on a 33-match unbeaten run and if they do manage to extend this run for another game, the European Championship will head to Rome. Their last defeat came on September 10, 2018, in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League in 2018 against Portugal.

From 1935 to 1939, the Azzurri went on an unbeaten run of 30 matches under the then coach Vittorio Pozzo. During that period, the European giants had won their second World Cup title (1938) and won an Olympic gold medal in 1936.

Roberto Mancini’s men will be closing in on the all-time record of Brazil and Spain, who were unbeaten for 35 straight matches.

It has to be noted that along with Italy, Algeria are the other national side that are on an unbeaten run. The reigning African Nations Cup winners are currently on a 27-match unbeaten streak.

Which national teams have gone on the longest unbeaten runs?