Mueez Ajao
– Italy break international undefeated record with Switzerland draw in World Cup qualifying.
– Italy have set a new record for an undefeated run for an international side, with Roberto Mancini’s men now without a loss in their last 36 matches.
– Roberto Mancini’s side were last beaten in 2018, breaking a mark set previously by Spain and Brazil.
– The Azzurri reached the mark with a scoreless draw against Switzerland in World Cup qualifying on Sunday.
– That point set a new best in terms of matches undefeated, surpassing the Brazil side from 1993-96 and the great Spain side of 2007-09.
– Despite their undefeated run, Italy have now drawn four of their last five matches over 90 minutes.
– They remain in a strong position in World Cup Group C, sitting on 11 points through five matches, four ahead of Switzerland.
