World Cup Intel: The Craziest Moments In The History Of The Tournament

Spain Breaks Through To Win It All In 2010

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An international soccer powerhouse, Spain had never won a World Cup title until 2010. Their breakthrough to glory wasn’t easy. Facing Holland in the final, the match went into extra time. In the 109th minute, bad luck struck Holland when John Heitinga was given his second yellow card of the match.

With four minutes remaining Spain pushed through the defense. No one on Holland picked up Andres Iniesta, who took a pass and shot it into the back of the net. Holland protested the goal. They argued a corner should have been award to them earlier in play. They lost the protest and Spain stood alone at the top of world soccer podium.