Who won the World Cup in 2010?
Spain national football team
2010 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Spanish players celebrate with the trophy after the ceremony following the 2010 FIFA World Cup between the Netherlands and Spain on July 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, South Africa. In an intense overtime match, Spain prevailed over the Netherlands to win their first World Cup 1-0.
When did Uruguay win the world?
1930
Uruguay’s most recent title being the 2011 edition. The team has won the FIFA World Cup twice, including the first World Cup in 1930 as hosts, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final. Their second title came in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match, which has the highest attendance for a football match ever.
What is soccer called in Uruguay?
Club football Nacional is a result of the fusion between Montevideo Football Club and Uruguay Athletic Club, 14 May 1899. It was decided there that the club’s flag Club football in Uruguay is dominated by two big Montevideo clubs, Peñarol and Nacional, which compete in the AUF Championships (Primera División).
What was special about the 2010 World Cup?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ meant more to South Africa than this time-honoured sport, though. This event saw a massive rejuvenation of local resources and infrastructure, a cooperation amongst so many industries, to make it the best, most vibrant, and most efficient event of the century.
Who hosted WC 2010?
South Africa
2010 South Africa World Cup South Africa hosted the first World Cup in Africa which was intended as another coming of age event for the former apartheid nation. The host nation tumbled out after the group stages however.
How popular is soccer in Uruguay?
Football. Football (Spanish: fútbol) is the most popular sport in Uruguay. Uruguay has won an Olympic gold medal in 1924, and another one in 1928, which were considered the most important tournaments in football, before the FIFA World Cup began in 1930, hence the four stars on the Uruguayan jersey.
How many trophies does Uruguay have?
Uruguay is one of the most successful teams in the world, having won 19 FIFA official titles: 2 World Cups, 2 Olympic Games, and 15 Copa América championships.
Who won the first World Cup?
Uruguay national football team
1930 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Who won the Golden Boot at the 2010 World Cup?
Thomas Muller
World Cup Award Winners
| Year | Golden Ball | Golden Boot |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lionel Messi | James Rodriguez |
| 2010 | Diego Forlan | Thomas Muller |
| 2006 | Zinedine Zidane | Miroslav Klose |
| 2002 | Oliver Kahn | Ronaldo |