Italy made history this evening setting the all-time record for 36 international games unbeaten, although there is some debate in Brazil about whether this is a new best or merely equalling it.
The Azzurri are now unbeaten since their 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine on October 10, 2018.
That is a run of 29 wins and seven draws between Nations League, European Championship qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers, UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures and friendlies.
They were held 0-0 by Switzerland tonight in Basel, as Jorginho saw his penalty saved by Yann Sommer.
Spain had their unbeaten streak of 35 games between 2007 and 2009.
However, some in Brazil insist their run actually stretched to 36 matches, wanting to include the 2-2 draw with Romania’s B team in September 1995.
If that is included, then the Selecao went unbeaten for 36 games from 1993 to 1996.
Either way, Italy are in the all-time history books of football and have the opportunity to put the issue beyond doubt against Lithuania on Wednesday in another World Cup qualifier.