2010 World Cup
South Africa hosted. Spain beat Netherlands in the deciding match.
Champion
Spain
Runner-up
Netherlands
Final score
1-0
Host
South Africa
Final
Spain defeated Netherlands
1-0; After extra time
The first World Cup held in Africa produced Spain's first title.
Awards
Golden Ball
Diego Forlan · Uruguay
Golden Boot
Thomas Muller · Germany
Golden Glove
Iker Casillas · Spain
Best Young Player
Thomas Muller · Germany
Goal of the Tournament
Diego Forlan · Uruguay
Top scorer
Thomas Muller
Germany
5
Muller won the Golden Boot on tiebreakers among players with five goals.