In this post, we’ll be looking at the best defense in FIFA World Cup history.
Defense is often the unsung hero in soccer. While goals and dribbles capture the spotlight, a solid defense lays the groundwork for victory.
But watching a good defense can be thrilling too. The perfectly timed tackle is a moment of pure adrenaline.
In this post, we’ll be looking at teams with the best defensive record in the World Cup. This means that these teams have conceded the least amount of goals per match.
Teams With The Best Defensive Record in World Cup
| Team | Matches Played | Goals Conceded (GA) | GA per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Republic of Ireland | 13 | 10 | 0.77 |
| East Germany | 6 | 5 | 0.83 |
| England | 74 | 68 | 0.92 |
| Italy | 83 | 77 | 0.93 |
| Netherlands | 55 | 52 | 0.95 |
| Brazil | 114 | 108 | 0.95 |
| Norway | 8 | 8 | 1.00 |
| Ecuador | 13 | 14 | 1.08 |
| Croatia | 30 | 33 | 1.10 |
| Spain | 67 | 75 | 1.12 |
| Argentina | 88 | 101 | 1.15 |
| Germany | 112 | 130 | 1.16 |
| France | 73 | 85 | 1.16 |
| Portugal | 35 | 41 | 1.17 |
| Morocco | 23 | 27 | 1.17 |
| Russia (USSR) | 45 | 54 | 1.20 |
| Wales | 8 | 10 | 1.25 |
| Denmark | 23 | 29 | 1.26 |
| Uruguay | 59 | 76 | 1.29 |
Best Defensive Record in a Single World Cup
Switzerland holds the record for the fewest goals conceded in a single World Cup. Remarkably, they did not concede a single goal at the 2006 World Cup.
This amazing feat helped Switzerland finish on top of Group G. The group included Togo, South Korea, and even the eventual runners-up France.
Unfortunately, they were knocked out in the Round of 16 against Ukraine on penalties.
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