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Today in History: Spain wins first World Cup in extra time

7/11/2026

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On 11 July 2010, Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup final at Soccer City, Johannesburg. The victory gave Spain their first World Cup title, marking the only all-European final held outside Europe and concluding a tournament that featured 32 nations.

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On 11 July 2010, Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup final at Soccer City, Johannesburg. The victory gave Spain their first World Cup title, marking the only all-European final held outside Europe and concluding a tournament that featured 32 nations.