History of the Spain national football team
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The history of the Spain national football team dates back to the team's formation and first ever international match in 1920. The Spain national football team has experienced a number of successes, most notably their victory at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Association | Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) |
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
Most caps | Sergio Ramos (168) |
Top scorer | David Villa (59) |
FIFA ranking | |
Highest | 1 (July 2008 – June 2009, October 2009 – March 2010, July 2010 – July 2011, October 2011–present) |
Lowest | 25 (March 1998) |
First international | |
Spain 1–0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) | |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 14 (first in 1934) |
Best result | Champions (2010) |
European Championship | |
Appearances | 9 (first in 1964) |
Best result | Champions (1964, 2008, and 2012) |
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