World Cup Appearances:
11 - 1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002
Accomplishments:
-- 4th place 1950 FIFA World Cup™ Brazil
-- Quarter-final 1986 FIFA World Cup™ Mexico
-- Quarter-final 1994 FIFA World Cup™ USA
-- Champions UEFA European Championship Spain 1964
-- Runners-up UEFA European Championship France 1984
-- Runners-up Olympic Games 1920
-- Champion Olympic Games 1992
-- Runners-up Olympic Games 2000
Star Players:
Raul Gonzalez Blanco, Fernando Hierro, Josep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, Gaizka Mendieta, Juan Carlos Valeron
Approximate Odds of Winning:
9-1
AskMen's Rating of Team:
(out of 100)
90
Significant Strength:
Jose Camacho. With a new coach on board, Spain will be able to prove its skills on the field and put its experience to the test during every game.
Significant Weakness:
Defense. With their willingness to score aside, Spain's defensive line lacks the strength and power to keep up with big scorers, which could hinder their chances for the cup.
AskMen's Prediction:
Referred to by many as having one of the best teams in Europe, maybe this will be Spain's lucky World Cup as they are likely to finish first in their group and give other countries a run for their money.
SPAIN
