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Spain's First World Cup
Spain won their first-ever FIFA World Cup, defeating Netherlands 1-0 in the final with Andrés Iniesta's iconic 116th-minute goal.
⚽ All Goal Scorers
Golden Boot: Thomas Müller| # | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Müller | Germany | 5 |
| 2 | David Villa | Spain | 5 |
| 3 | Wesley Sneijder | Netherlands | 5 |
| 3 | Diego Forlán | Uruguay | 5 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Higuaín | Argentina | 4 |
| 5 | Miroslav Klose | Germany | 4 |
| 5 | Róbert Vittek | Slovakia | 4 |
| 8 | Luís Fabiano | Brazil | 3 |
| 8 | Asamoah Gyan | Ghana | 3 |
| 8 | Landon Donovan | USA | 3 |
| 8 | Luis Suárez | Uruguay | 3 |
| 12 | Lee Jung-Soo | South Korea | 2 |
| 12 | Arjen Robben | Netherlands | 2 |
| 12 | Andrés Iniesta | Spain | 2 |
| 15 | Mesut Özil | Germany | 1 |
| 15 | Xavi | Spain | 1 |
| 15 | Fernando Torres | Spain | 1 |
| 15 | Sami Khedira | Germany | 1 |
Top 5 Historic Moments
History Made at South Africa 2010
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First African World Cup
South Africa became the first African nation to host the FIFA World Cup, introducing the iconic vuvuzela to a global audience.
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Forlán's Golden Ball Glory
Diego Forlán won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, leading Uruguay to fourth place with 5 goals and spectacular long-range strikes.
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Suárez's Infamous Handball
Luis Suárez's deliberate handball on the goal line in the quarterfinal against Ghana sparked worldwide controversy and denied Africa a historic semifinal spot.
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Germany's Youth Revolution
A young German team featuring Müller, Özil, and Khedira finished third, with Thomas Müller winning the Golden Boot with 5 goals and 3 assists at just 20 years old.
FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa - Complete Player Statistics
The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was a historic tournament that saw Spain claim their first-ever World Cup title. Thomas Müller won the Golden Boot with 5 goals and 3 assists, edging out David Villa, Wesley Sneijder, and Diego Forlán on assists. Diego Forlán earned the Golden Ball as best player for his stunning performances.
Top Scorers Breakdown
Four players finished with 5 goals each, requiring tie-breakers. Müller won the Golden Boot with 3 assists, while Villa (Silver Boot) and Sneijder (Bronze Boot) each had 1 assist. Gonzalo Higuaín, Miroslav Klose, and Róbert Vittek each scored 4 goals.
Assist Leaders Analysis
Germany dominated the assists with Müller, Özil, and Schweinsteiger each providing 3 assists. Kaká (Brazil) and Dirk Kuyt (Netherlands) also finished with 3 assists each. Notably, Lionel Messi failed to score but provided 2 assists for Argentina.
Award Winners
- Golden Boot: Thomas Müller (Germany) - 5 goals, 3 assists
- Golden Ball: Diego Forlán (Uruguay) - Best Player
- Golden Glove: Iker Casillas (Spain) - Best Goalkeeper
- Best Young Player: Thomas Müller (Germany)
Tournament Statistics
A total of 145 goals were scored by 98 different players across 64 matches (2.27 goals per game). The tournament is remembered for the vuvuzela horns, Jabulani ball controversies, and Spain's tiki-taka style dominating world football.