Spain has never won the World Cup. But despite not being former champions, Spain were actually the top seeds to win the 2010 World Cup even before the tournament began in South Africa. However, a snag on their first game of the group stages saw them in an unlikely 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. Spain was expected to breeze through their opponents, and lately they've shown that form, winning all of their matches since, including a very impressive win against Portugal in the round of 16. Spain striker David Villa is one of the top goalscorers of the World Cup with already 4 goals to his name. Of course, it helps that he has support from key players like Sergio Ramos, Andres Iniesta, Xabi Alonso and Iker Casillas.
Paraguay surprised everyone when they topped their group which included defending World Cup champions Italy. Paraguay may have also been lucky by edging out Japan in the penalty shootout to book their spot in the World Cup quarterfinals, but maybe their run of luck can still get them past Spain. Of course, it is an unlikely scenario, but this World Cup has been full of unpredictability, and maybe Spain might have a vulnerable lapse as they did in their loss to Switzerland. Paraguay will look to its stars like Roque Santa Cruz and Nelson Valdez.
However, the odds lean heavily for Spain, who look to become the first team to lose an opening match in the World Cup, and still move on to win it.
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