FIFA World Cup 2010 Odds Preview – Spain: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque was recently quoted," We've got good players and a well-oiled team, but there are some very strong sides out there. Our aim is to challenge for the next World Cup but we know how difficult it is. We're not the favorits but we are among the hopefuls."
These words, spoken before Spain's official entry into the 2010 FIFA World Cup – South Africa, were sealed. With only 10 days until play starts on June 11, it's safe to say that Spain is a favorite and has as much of a chance to win in South Africa as any team in the field.
According to World Cup 2010 oddsmakers at online sportsbook Bodog.com, Spain is listed as one of two teams, Brazil the other, listed favorites at 4-to-1 (+400) odds.
Assigned to Group H with Switzerland, Honduras, and Chili, Spain's first action this World Cup will come against the Swiss, who will be playing without star striker Marco Streller because of a hamstring injury. The Swiss are considered extreme longshots in the tournament at 200/1 (+2000) odds.
Spain's success has been based on quality and balance throughout the side. In captain Iker Casillas Spain have one of the world's finest keepers, a man who can be relied upon to bring his superhuman reflexes to the rescue when most needed. Midfield string-puller Xavi Hernandez's inch-perfect passing and vision is vital to the Spaniards' fluid style, while at the sharp end of the attack there can be few if any better finishers than David Villa and Fernando 'El Niño' Torres.
Spain has taken part in the finals of 12 FIFA World Cups and have not missed a single edition since failing to reach Germany 1974. At senior international level, Spain has two major titles to their name: the 1964 and 2008 European Championships.
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