The FIFA World Cup is where legends are made—and streaks are broken. Winning multiple matches in a row on soccer’s biggest stage is no easy feat. Some teams have defied the odds to build iconic winning streaks that shaped eras, before dramatic defeats brought them crashing down. Let’s dive into the longest winning streaks in World Cup history and how they finally ended.

1. Brazil – 11 Consecutive Wins (2002–2006)

Brazil dominated from their opening match in 2002 until the quarterfinals of 2006, racking up 11 straight wins. Led by Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and later Kaká, this run ended with a shocking 1-0 loss to France in 2006—Zidane’s revenge.

2. Italy – 7 Consecutive Wins (1934–1938)

Italy won back-to-back titles in 1934 and 1938, winning seven straight World Cup matches under manager Vittorio Pozzo. World War II halted their momentum until 1950, when they lost to Sweden in their first post-war match.

3. Germany – 8 Consecutive Wins (2002–2006)

Germany built an impressive run from the 2002 quarterfinals to the 2006 quarterfinals, including victories over the U.S., South Korea, and Argentina. Their streak ended in a heartbreaking 2-0 extra-time loss to Italy in the 2006 semifinals.

4. Netherlands – 7 Consecutive Wins (2010)

In 2010, the Dutch stormed into the final with seven straight wins, including a semifinal victory over Brazil. Their run ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in one of the most physical finals in history.

5. Uruguay – 6 Consecutive Wins (1930–1954)

Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup in 1930 with four straight wins. They boycotted 1934 and 1938, but returned in 1950 to win two more games—including the famous upset of Brazil in the Maracanã. Their streak ended in 1954 vs. Hungary.

6. France – 6 Consecutive Wins (2018)

France won all their knockout games en route to lifting the 2018 trophy. Their streak was broken in the 2022 final against Argentina, despite a thrilling comeback to force penalties.

7. Argentina – 5 Consecutive Wins (1986)

Led by Diego Maradona at the peak of his powers, Argentina stormed to the 1986 title. They tied their opener vs. Italy but won their next five—including the unforgettable final vs. West Germany.

8. Hungary – 5 Consecutive Wins (1954)

The Mighty Magyars looked unstoppable in 1954, defeating Brazil and Uruguay before losing the final to West Germany in what became known as “The Miracle of Bern.”

9. Croatia – 4 Consecutive Wins (2018)

Croatia’s magical 2018 run included dramatic extra-time wins and penalty shootouts. Their streak ended in the final against a dominant French side.

10. Belgium – 4 Consecutive Wins (2014 & 2018)

Belgium won four straight matches in 2014 and again in 2018 before being knocked out by Argentina (2014) and France (2018). They’ve consistently been a dark horse team with golden generation talent.

That’s all, folks!

Winning streaks in the World Cup are a testament to consistency, resilience, and championship mindset. But every streak ends—and when it does, it often rewrites football history. These moments prove that even the best can fall, and that’s what makes the World Cup so unforgettable.