The Spain national football team, known as "La Roja" (The Red), is one of the most technically gifted and successful teams in the history of international football. Spain enjoyed a golden era between 2008 and 2012, during which they won two UEFA European Championships (2008 and 2012) and the FIFA World Cup in 2010, becoming the first team to win three consecutive major international tournaments. Their 2010 World Cup victory came with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands, sealed by Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time goal.
Spain is renowned for their "tiki-taka" style of play, which emphasizes short, precise passing, possession, and movement. This style, heavily influenced by Barcelona’s success during the same period, allowed Spain to dominate opponents through their control of the ball and tactical discipline. Legendary players such as Xavi, Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, and David Villa were instrumental in this golden era.