Spain has always been near the top when it comes to soccer. This year, though, a lot are revering them as a match or even better than the Brazilians. Spain is famous for underachieving in the World Cup despite their elite lineups. They have only been in the top four once and that was way back in 1950. This year, they are the favorite though. Their performance in the 2008 European Championships astounded the world and has given them a huge following, even larger than Brazil’s.

Spain is known for their possession game. They are fond of short passing and controlling the ball. FC Barcelona is said to be a huge influence as many of the national team players are from here.

Experts have already predicted how Spain will fare in the coming games. They are said to win easily in the first round though their opponents will be some challenge. Spain’s group mates are Chile, Switzerland and Honduras.

In the second round, they are up for the ride of their lives. Their probable opponents will be Brazil, Portugal or Ivory Coast. Brazil is a huge factor to consider. After all, they have the most number of World Cup victories. This year, though, Brazil’s lineup is not as astounding as the previous years.

Argentina is another opponent to consider. Their flair surpasses even that of Brazil’s but their coach is another story. Before getting addicted to drugs, Diego Maradona was undoubtedly the best player in the Argentina. Some even considered him the best in the world. He single-handedly brought Argentina the World Cup gold as a player before. Can he do it as a coach this time around?