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Spain Wins World Cup 2010: In Pictures

By Christopher Harris

Updated on
April 09, 2013

Spain's Andres Iniesta lifts the World Cup trophy after their final match victory over Netherlands at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Congratulations to Spain on winning the 2010 World Cup after beating Netherlands 1-0 in extra time after a goal by Andres Iniesta.

Here are photographs from this historic day in World Cup history where Spain has won the World Cup for their first time and where they are current holders on both the World Cup and European Championship.

More pictures after the jump:

Spain's Fernando Torres holds up the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning their 2010 World Cup final soccer match against Netherlands at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's Gerard Pique lifts the World Cup trophy after the 2010 World Cup final soccer match victory against the Netherlands at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's David Villa celebrates with the World Cup trophy after their final match victory over Netherlands at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's David Villa holds the World Cup trophy after the 2010 World Cup final soccer match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's Fernando Torres holds the World Cup trophy after the 2010 World Cup final soccer match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's Fernando Torres (R) and Sergio Ramos kiss the World Cup trophy after the 2010 World Cup final soccer match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's Carles Puyol celebrates with the World Cup trophy after their final match victory over Netherlands at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

Spain's Andres Iniesta (L) celebrates after scoring against Netherlands during their 2010 World Cup final soccer match at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)

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