In their first FIFA World Cup in 1934, Spain
lost to Italy in the quarter-finals in a replayed match. They did
well in 1950, beating the USA, Chile and England on their way to a
semi-final spot. Subsequent losses to Brazil and Sweden saw the
Spaniards finish fourth overall.
In 1982, Spanish fans were devastated when the national team and
tournament hosts managed only one victory on home soil and just
managed to reach the second phase of the FIFA World Cup.
The team enjoyed a better tournament in 1986, before being
eliminated by Belgium in a penalty shoot-out. In 1990 world cup they
lost in extra time in the second round to Yugoslavia, while in 1994
world cuy they reached the quarter-finals. In 1998 they were
eliminated in the first round. Korea Republic ended a more
successful Spanish campaign in 2002, defeating them in a penalty
shoot-out again in the quarter-finals.
They will be playing in Group H along with Ukraine, Tunisia, Saudi
Arabia.
List of Spain Team Players Participating In FIFA World Cop
2006
- Iker Casillas
- Michel Salgado
- Asier Del Horno
- Carlos Marchena
- Carlos Puyol
- David Albelda
- Gonzalez Raul
- Hernandez Xavi
- Fernando Torres
- Jose Antonio Reyes
- Sanz Luis Garcia
- Guerrero Antonio Lopez
- Andres Iniesta
- Xabi Alonso
- Sergio Ramos
- Marcos Senna
- Sanchez Joaquin
- Cesc Fabregas
- Santiago Canizares
- Gutierrez Juanito
- David Villa
- Ibanez Pablo
- Jose Manuel Reina
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