2. Nickname and stadiums The nickname of the Spanish side is La Furia Roja (The Red Fury) or La Roja (The Red One). The Spanish team’s home stadiums are Santiago Bernabéu, Vicente Calderón and Mestalla.

3. Kit Spain's kit is a red top with yellow trim and dark blue shorts and socks. The away kit is a full white kit with red and yellow trim or a yellow top with dark blue shorts and socks. Spain's kit is designed by Adidas. It has the Coat of arms of Spain over the left breast.

4. International competitions Won the UEFA European Championship in 2008. Won the European Nations’ Cup in 1964 and reached the UEFA Euro 1984 final. Qualified for the FIFA World Cup 12 times, and were 4th in the 1950 tournament. Ranked first in the FIFA World ranking in July 2008. Along with Brazil hold record for number of times undefeated - 35 consecutive matches.

5. Biggest defeats Their biggest defeats were to Italy (in 1928) and England (in 1931). They lost both matches 7-1.

6. Biggest win Their biggest win was against Bulgaria (in 1933), when they won 13-0.

7. Top goalscorer As of 3 March 2010, the highest scorer for Spain is Raúl with 44 goals.

8. Current squad The 2010 Spain squad includes: Iker Casillas (captain) - goalkeeper (Real Madrid) Sergio Ramos - defender (Real Madrid) Xabi Alonso - midfielder (Real Madrid) Cesc Fabregas - midfielder (Arsenal) Fernando Torres - striker (Liverpool) David Villa - striker (Barcelona) Their manager is Vicente del Bosque

9. My favourite player My favourite player for Spain is Iker Casillas. He was born on the 20 May 1981 in Móstoles, Madrid and is the goalkeeper. He plays for Real Madrid. Favourite food: fried eggs with potatoes (like me!). Hobbies: being with friends and families.

10. 2010 FIFA World Cup Their current FIFA ranking is 2. In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Spain are in Group H with Switzerland, Honduras and Chile (easy!!).

11. Conclusion I think Spain have a strong team and they have a good chance of doing well in the World Cup in South Africa in June. I might support them as my second favourite team.