The Spain national football team, often referred to as "La Roja," represents Spain in international football. Governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the team has achieved considerable success on the global stage.
Spain has won the FIFA World Cup once, in 2010, with a squad led by players like Xavi Hernandez, Andrés Iniesta, and Iker Casillas. They also won the UEFA European Championship twice in a row, in 2008 and 2012, which was part of a period known as the "Spanish golden era," during which they dominated European and world football.
The team plays its home matches at various stadiums across Spain, including the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid and the Camp Nou in Barcelona. The team's colors are red and yellow, and their crest features the Spanish coat of arms.
Spain is known for its technical and possession-based style of play, which was particularly influential during their successful years. The team has produced many world-class players, including Raúl González, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, and more recently, players like Sergio Ramos, Sergio Busquets, and Ferran Torres.
Spain's footballing tradition is deeply rooted in the country's culture, with a passionate fan base and a strong domestic league system that includes top clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid. The Spain national team continues to be a major force in international football, aiming for success in future tournaments.