SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Johor Darul Ta'zim chase world-record unbeaten run
A Malaysian club backed by royalty is one game away from a historic 109-match unbeaten streak.


Johor Darul Takzim FC
team
Record
109 league games unbeaten
Manager
Xisco Muñoz
Backing
Royal family-backed
What happened. Johor Darul Ta'zim are on the verge of breaking a world record for consecutive league games unbeaten, reaching 109 if they avoid defeat on Friday.
- Xisco Muñoz, former Watford boss, manages the club.
- Muñoz led Watford to Premier League promotion in 2021.
- The club is located 6,500 miles away from Watford.
A win or draw on Friday would set a new world record, with the club aiming higher.
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