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Spain Eyes Second World Cup Title After Euro Triumph
14 Jul
Summary
- Spain won its first World Cup in 2010 after winning the Euros.
- The 2010 victory was Spain's only World Cup final appearance.
- Spain seeks to join an elite group of nations with multiple World Cups.
Spain is drawing inspiration from its past achievements as it competes in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. The team is looking to emulate its 2010 performance, where they secured their first World Cup title shortly after winning the European Championship.
In 2010, Spain defeated the Netherlands in extra time to win the World Cup, marking their only appearance in the tournament's final match. This victory followed their 2008 Euro win and preceded their 2012 Euro title, an unprecedented period of international success.
The current Spanish squad hopes to add another major international trophy to their cabinet. Should they win the 2026 World Cup, they would become the seventh nation to have won the prestigious tournament multiple times. This tournament marks Spain's 17th World Cup appearance.
