Spain national football team

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Spain national football team built?1920
2. What is the FIFA world cup victories?1 (2010)
3. What is the UEFA european championship titles?4 (record)
4. What is the Spain national football team also called?The Spain national football team is also known as La Selección.
5. Why is the period from 2008 to 2012 called Spain's golden era?The period from 2008 to 2012 is called Spain's golden era because the team won three major titles in a row and played a special style of soccer.

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF): The governing body responsible for organizing and overseeing football in Spain.
FIFA Confederations Cup: An international football competition contested by eight top national teams.
FIFA Team of the Year: An award given annually by FIFA to the national team ranked highest in the FIFA World Rankings.