2010 World Cup: Spain vs. Honduras
By Ty Duffy
Zidane believes Spain are still favorites to win the World Cup, but they need to get to the knockout stages to do that. Spain must win their final two matches, but even that six points won’t guarantee advancement. If Spain wins out and Switzerland beats Honduras in the final match. Spain, Switzerland and Chile would be tied on six points. Spain could miss out on goal difference.
Spain were unlucky not to draw Switzerland. They are an excellent, experienced team. Removing the aura of invincibility will more likely stir them than cripple them. They should bounce back against the Hondurans, especially if they play Cesc Fabregas to get more attacking impetus from central midfield. Most of the players were not even born at the time, but Honduras did draw Spain in the 1982 group stage, when Spain hosted the tournament.