2010 was the year when the Spanish national team in South Africa won the World Cup title. Throughout time, Spain was the favorite among the other teams. This article is about taking an insight into the analysis of Spain’s success and the World Cup title run.
Why Spain 2010 World Cup became a reason for the celebration?
There are numerous reasons behind the popularity of this World Cup game.
- Spain became first to win even after getting humiliated previously by Americans.
- Even after losing the opening game, Spain was first to win the world cup.
- Since 1930, the United States won the group for the first time.
- South African was the first African host.
- It was the first European country that won the title when the event got held off-continent.
We can never forget how Spain blazed out throughout the qualify campaigns. In the qualifying bids, Spain got one of nine automatic qualifying bids. All the teams were divided based on eight groups of six and one group of five. Spain had to plat with Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium, Armenia, Turkey, and Estonia.
No doubt, Spain was blessed with the best players present in Europe. Vicente del Bosque, the team manager at that time, came up with lots of talented options for every position. When the World Cup started, Spain stood tall at a second position in the world by FIFA, and fans were hoping it would bring the title back. Before the beginning of the World Cup, Spain played a match with Switzerland, Chile, and Honduras to expect a win. Hence, they worked towards maintaining the same momentum throughout the World Cup. However, Spain had to face a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. But, Spain completely dominated the game, giving some beautiful signature movements showing accurate passes. In spite of getting upset, Spain bounces back with a 2-0 victory over Honduras and a 2-1 victory over Chile.
In the presence of 84,490 people in Johannesburg’s soccer city, everyone enjoyed this beautiful game by seeing two world-class teams.
Spain 2010 World Cup has become an unforgettable memory of all those who watched the games.
