Fabian Ruiz 50 caps, 0 losses
Fabián Ruiz has played 50 games for Spain and has never been on the losing side in any of them.
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Spain win the World Cup as Rodri reigns supreme
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Jul 20, 2026
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Spain: Team of the Century — Fabián Ruiz and 50 Unbeaten Caps
At 18:20 · chapter starts 17:35
With the World Cup in the trophy cabinet, Gary Lineker steps back to place Spain's success in historical perspective: they had won just one major tournament before their modern era — Euro 1964 — and have since won 5 of the last 10 [1] — Gary Lineker "Fabian Ruiz 50 caps, 0 losses: Fabián Ruiz has played 50 games for Spain and has never been on the losing side in any of them." 18:20 . The panel agree this makes them the undisputed team of the century. The conversation then turns to Fabián Ruiz, and the stat that stops everyone in their tracks: 50 caps for Spain, not a single defeat [2] — Gary Lineker "Before their modern era, Spain had won just one major tournament — Euro 1964. Since then, they've won 5 of the last 10. They are, without q…" 17:35 . Alan Shearer and Joe Cole had actually been discussing it in the car on the way to the studio, trying to work out whether it included substitute appearances. It does — full caps. Joe Cole asks whether Ruiz might be the most underrated player in world football: at PSG, the conversation around him is secondary to other names, and yet he has a Champions League, a Euros, and now a World Cup medal. Gary Lineker agrees the World Cup win will change that perception permanently.
Spain: The Team of the Century — 5 of the Last 10 Major Trophies
Before their modern era, Spain had won just one major tournament — Euro 1964. Since then, they've won 5 of the last 10. They are, without question, the team of this century.
Spain: 5 of last 10 major trophies
Spain have won 5 of the last 10 major international tournaments, having won just 1 (Euro 1964) before their modern era of dominance.
Fabián Ruiz: 50 Caps for Spain, Never Lost Once
Fabián Ruiz has played 50 games for Spain without ever losing. He also has a Champions League and now a World Cup. Joe Cole asked whether he might be the most underrated player in world football — and it's hard to argue against.
Messi's Final Chapter — and the Passing of the Torch
Messi almost certainly played his last game for Argentina in this final. The panel felt for him — but agreed the embrace between him and Spain's young stars may be one of football's truly iconic images, a passing of the torch to the next generation.
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