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Spain's 2010 World Cup Triumph Fueled by El Clásico Stars

Published May 3, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Spain secured their first World Cup title in 2010 thanks to a squad packed with stars from the intense El Clásico rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Manager Vicente del Bosque utilized a roster featuring legends like Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Iker Casillas, and Xabi Alonso to dominate the tournament.

Despite a shock opening loss to Switzerland, La Roja rallied to beat Chile and advanced to knockout stages, where they remained unbeaten, defeating Portugal, Paraguay, Germany, and the Netherlands to lift the trophy. truewildslot.com

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