| Spain clinched their spot at the FIFA 2010 World Cup | | | | power that is Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas and Spain is |
| with the same record as their close European | | | | truly a force to be reckoned with for 2010. |
| counterparts England; an unblemished 8-0. | | | | In fact this new generation of Spanish talent has |
| The Spanish national team made their first FIFA World | | | | achieved some pretty impressive stats by anyone's |
| Cup appearance in 1934, but thanks to both the | | | | soccer standards. They have obtained the obtained |
| Spanish Civil War and World War II they did not play in | | | | the world record for 15 consecutive wins and tied the |
| the competition again until 1950 - when they achieved | | | | record of 35 consecutive unbeaten games (Brazil |
| their best ever finish - fourth place. | | | | having achieved the same number) |
| Years of decline followed though, even though at | | | | Torres' play during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers can |
| various sides have included the incredible Alfredo | | | | only be described as sparkling and all eyes are most |
| Distefano and the legendary Raul. In 2007 though, | | | | certainly on him as June 2010 grows closer. But so |
| under the guidance of Jose Villalonga, a whole new | | | | strong is the Spanish squad overall that one of best |
| Spanish team began to emerge, led by Fernando | | | | goalkeepers in the EPL, Arsenal's Manny Alumenia, has |
| Torres, the 23 year old who is also considered one of | | | | been unable to secure even a reserve place on his |
| the English Premiership's top players with club side | | | | national team, and was rumored to be considering |
| Liverpool. Add to his talents that of Valencia's David | | | | taking English citizenship to get into international |
| Villa, Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, and the emerging | | | | competition (rumors he has never confirmed). |