Rudy Fernández has equalled the all-time record for the most appearances for the Spanish national basketball team.

In the game against Iran, the captain made his 253 appearance for Spain, moving level with Juan Carlos Navarro at the top of the ranking.

The Madridista forward has now played for his nation for 19 years; he made his debut on July 23, 2004, against Croatia. He has since won 11 medals for his national team, including 6 gold (World Cups in 2006 and 2019 and European Championships in 2009, 2011, 2015, and 2022), 3 silver (Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012 and European Championship in 2007), and 2 bronze (Olympic Games 2016 and European Championship 2013).