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The team is one of the most present at the World Cup, with 16 appearances out of the 22 tournaments. Prior to their win in 2010, Spain's best World Cup result was a fourth-place finish in 1950. [2] Spain have reached the semi-finals twice and the quarter-finals six times, but have not reached the last 8 since their triumph in 2010.
Previously, he was the head coach of the Spain women's national football team from 2015 to 2023, winning the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. He was also sporting director of the Spanish FA's (RFEF) women's national-team system and tactical instructor at their National Coaching School for much of the same period.
He was also named in Julen Lopetegui's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and Luis Enrique's 24-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2020. [52] [53] Following the absence of captain Sergio Busquets due to coronavirus, Alba was given the captaincy until further notice. [54] Alba was picked for the Spain squad at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. [55]
Until 2010, this had been Spain's highest finish in a FIFA World Cup finals. [16] Spain won its first major international title when it hosted the 1964 European Nations' Cup, defeating the Soviet Union 2–1 in the final at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. [17] The victory would stand as Spain's lone major title for 44 years.
Rodri was included in Spain's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup [62] and was utilised as a central defender. [63] He played the full 90 minutes in Spain's three Group E matches, where they won 7–0 against Costa Rica , drew 1–1 with Germany and lost 2–1 to Japan .
Iniesta started all three matches for Spain at the 2014 World Cup, winning his 100th cap in the team's final group match against Australia. [100] At the UEFA Euro 2016 , he assisted the only goal of the match against Czech Republic and put in a man of the match display to give Spain a winning start in the tournament. [ 101 ]
A successful season with Valencia saw him get called up as part of the 23-man squad to represent Spain at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Spain's first match at the tournament and Villa's World Cup debut resulted in a 4–0 win against Ukraine where Villa netted a brace, [150] and also put his nation 1–0 up against France in the Round of 16 ...
FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015; Xavi and Busquets with the Henri Delaunay Trophy after Spain won Euro 2012. Inter Miami. Supporters' Shield: 2024 [110] Leagues Cup: 2023 [111] Spain. FIFA World Cup: 2010 [112] UEFA European Championship: 2012 [113] FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up: 2013; third place: 2009 [citation needed]