2014 World Cup Group Stage – Netherlands 5–1 Spain (Fortaleza)
A stunning 5–1 revenge over Spain in Fortaleza.
The Netherlands avenged their 2010 loss to Spain by defeating the defending champions with a stunning 5–1 victory in their opening game of the 2014 World Cup.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- 2014 FIFA World Cup – Group Stage (Group B)
- Score
- Netherlands 5 – 1 Spain
- Venue
- Arena Castelão, Fortaleza, Brazil
- Date
- 13 June 2014
- Netherlands manager
- Louis van Gaal
- Spain manager
- Vicente del Bosque
- Context
- Spain were the 2010 World Cup and 2012 UEFA European Championship holders
Lore & Background
The Netherlands used all 23 players during the 2014 World Cup, making it the first team in World Cup history to ever use all of its squad players.
Reader's Guide
The match was the opening game of Group B. The Netherlands went on to achieve their first third place in any World Cup.
Did You Know?
- The Netherlands have never lost a World Cup match in regular time by more than one goal.
- The Netherlands have not officially lost a match since the 2010 final, as their 2014, 2022, and 2026 campaigns all ended in defeat by way of penalty shoot-out.
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