Was 2010 Spain the best team ever?

Although Spain did not play their best football, the ease of qualifying, the previous tournament win and of course what was yet to come certainly makes this team one of the best ever, and one that makes our list of the greatest teams ever. The World Cup 2010 was the defining moment of Spain’s treble.

Who was Spain captain in 2010?

Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas (Spain—Group H)

Who is Spain’s captain?

Sergio Busquets
Spain national football team/Captains

Is Spain the best national team ever?

Spain are one of the eight national teams to have been crowned world champions, having participated in a total of 15 of 21 FIFA World Cups and qualifying consistently since 1978. Spain also won three continental titles, having appeared at 11 of 15 UEFA European Championships.

Where was World Cup 2010 held?

Johannesburg, South Africa
2010 FIFA World Cup/Location

How did Spain win the World Cup 2010?

Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0, after an extra time goal by Andrés Iniesta. The win gave Spain its first World Cup title. It was the first time since England in 1966 that the winners of the final wore their second-choice strip.

Who is Spain’s number 9?

Rodrigo Moreno
Rodrigo Moreno will wear the number 9 and the newest member, Rodri Hernandez, Dani Parejo and Marcos Alonso will wear numbers 12, 23 and 24 respectively.

Who was on the Spain team that won the World Cup in 2010?

Some say Spain’s 2010 World Cup winning squad was the best team ever assembled. Iniesta, Xavi, and Puyol–all were at their peak with Treble winners Barcelona. Let’s take a look at where these and other masters of the tika-taka are today. He scored the game-winning goal to win Spain’s first World Cup in 2010.

Who are the players in the Spain World Cup squad?

Squad No. Player Position Club Age 1 Iker Casillas Keeper Real Madrid 29 2 Raúl Albiol Defender Real Madrid 24 3 Gerard Piqué Defender Barcelona 23 4 Carlos Marchena Defender Valencia 30

Where was the 2010 FIFA World Cup held?

The 2010 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament held in South Africa from 11 June until 11 July 2010.

Who are the French players in the 2010 World Cup?

France No. Pos. Player Caps Club 1 1 GK Hugo Lloris 11 Lyon 2 2 DF Bacary Sagna 20 Arsenal 3 2 DF Eric Abidal 54 Barcelona 4 2 DF Anthony Réveillère 6 Lyon