Spain
SPAIN
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Team Profile
World Cup 2010 South Africa will be the 13th time Spain has qualified for the event, so playing on the big stage is nothing new to the Spaniards. However, even though they have qualified so many times, they have yet to convert those showings into a championship, let alone a finals appearance. Spain ended their 44-year wait by winning their first major international titleat UEFA EURO 2008 with a 1-0 victory over Germany in the Finals. Spain had only one piece of international silverware to their name prior to the recent EURO success; the 1964 UEFA European Championship. With the skilful individual performances and attacking style displayed during the competition, the team has recovered their confidence and is ready to compete in World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
The 3-1 second-round defeat to France at Germany 2006 weighed heavy on Spanish minds. The fact that Germany went on to reach the final did not stop the Spanish club from receiving a barrage of criticism for yet another failure in the finals.
Having appeared at all eight finals since Germany 1974, Spain’s qualification record is undeniably impressive, its what the club does when they reached the finals is the issue. Fourth place at Brazil 1950 remains their best ever finish in the FIFA World Cup history.
Even that seemingly flawless qualification record does not quite tell the whole story.
Midfielders Cesc Fabregas, Xavi and Andres Iniesta, along with Fernando Torres and David Villa, were key to this revival. With wise heads on young shoulders and boasting an array of skills, the fast-maturing Spanish club created history with their eye-catching performances at EURO 2008. Their success has given the young side great confidence for the South Africa 2010.
UEFA Group Stage Standings
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Agst | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain (Q) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 30 |
| England (Q) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 27 |
| Germany (Q) | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 26 |
| Netherlands (Q) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 24 |
| Italy (Q) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 24 |
| Serbia (Q) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 22 |
| Slovakia | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 22 |
| Denmark | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 21 |
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