Germans implode against Sweden, Spain's winning run ends
Spain's run of 24 qualifying wins was halted by France, while Germany spectacularly collapsed to allow Sweden to draw 4-4.
Spain's run of 24 qualifying wins was halted by France, while Germany spectacularly collapsed to allow Sweden to draw 4-4.
The Spanish players had not left the Olympic Stadium in Kiev before minds were being focused on winning the 2014 World Cup.
Spain have confirmed their status as one of the greatest teams in soccer history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final.
Thousands of Spain fans gathered in Madrid to watch their Euro 2012 semifinal against Portugal, erupting in joy after their 4-2 penalty win.
Spain and Italy confirmed their heavyweight reputations at Euro 2012, advancing to the quarterfinals after winning their final group matches.
No European side has ever won three successive tournaments, but Vicente del Bosque's team look well-equipped to be the first.
The Netherlands leads the latest Fifa rankings, ending World Cup winner Spain's 13-month reign at the top.
Spain enjoyed a double celebration when tennis champion Rafael Nadal and their soccer team walked away with top prizes at the Laureus Sports Awards.
Spain have been fined 10 000 Swiss francs and The Netherlands 15 000 Swiss francs for their behaviour in last month's World Cup final.
In the face of tough Dutch opposition, Spain were unable to produce the soccer that has been the hallmark of their rise to the pinnacle of the game.
Spain won the World Cup for the first time when they beat Netherlands 1-0 thanks to a super strike by tireless midfielder Andres Iniesta.
Hordes of orange-clad Dutch fans and red-bedecked Spaniards were battling it out in Johannesburg ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday.
Carles Puyol scored the only goal of the game to send Spain into the World Cup final against The Netherlands against Germany on Wednesday.
A second-half goal by David Villa earned Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarterfinal place after an entertaining match on Tuesday.
An inspired David Villa scored one sublime goal and created another for Andres Iniesta as European champions Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1.
Spain got their campaign firmly back on track when David Villa struck twice to lead the European champions to a 2-0 win over minnows Honduras.
Spain's status as one of the favourites to win the 2010 World Cup could end up hurting the squad's chances, Fernando Torres says.
The US scored their greatest football win for almost 60 years by beating Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.
Bafana shone against New Zealand but need to be even better when they meet Spain.
European champions Spain are viewing the upcoming Confederations Cup as a chance to impress in the global shop window.