History of the Spain national football team

Spain
Nickname(s)
  • La Furia Roja (The Red Fury)
  • La Furia (The Fury)
  • La Furia Española (The Spanish Fury)
  • La Rojigualda (The Red and Yellow [One])
AssociationReal Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Most capsSergio Ramos (180)
Top scorerDavid Villa (59)
FIFA ranking
Highest1 (July 2008 – June 2009, October 2009 – March 2010, July 2010 – July 2011, October 2011 – July 2014)
Lowest25 (March 1998)
First international
 Spain 1–0 Denmark 
(Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920)
World Cup
Appearances16 (first in 1934)
Best resultChampions (2010)
European Championship
Appearances12 (first in 1964)
Best resultChampions (1964, 2008, 2012 and 2024)

The history of the Spain national football team dates back to the team's formation and first ever international match in 1920. The Spain national football team has experienced a number of successes, most notably their victory at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and their record four European titles.