Group H

World Cup 2010: Group H Analysis - Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile

Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile...

The World Cup 2010 draw has concluded, with all eight groups having been decided.

Here we see Group H:

GROUP H

Spain

Switzerland

Honduras

Chile

Group Strength

La Furia Roja have been spared a nightmare scenario but still face some tough tests in the section. Ottmar Hitzfeld's Switzerland recovered from a poor start to their qualification campaign to top their listings ahead of Greece and Israel. Meanwhile, Chile were only a point worse off than CONMEBOL section toppers, Brazil and are an exciting, dynamic prospect under Marcelo Bielsa, scoring 32 times in the qualification process. Honduras, back after 28 years to the world stage, are somewhat of an unknown quantity to a global audience but managed to inflict a 3-1 over Mexico during the CONCACAF qualification process and boast a number of impressive performers not to be taken lightly.

Group Favourites

Spain will certainly fancy their chances of topping the group with relative ease; nine eminently winnable points are on offer for the current world number one and European champions. Wins over Switzerland and Honduras could leave Spain with the enviable prospect of fielding an understrength side in the final match against Chile.

Battle for Second
Chile and Switzerland are currently next to each other in the current batch of world rankings; the South American side sit 17th with the Swiss one place back; Honduras are a distant 39th. The group promises to be intriguing with so little to choose between the the Swiss and the Chileans on paper and the June 21 clash between the two sides could have a huge bearing on the knock-out credentials of both.

The Outsiders
It would be unfair to label Honduras as rank underdogs in the section as they could have been handed a lot worse draw. However, the central Americans need to hit the ground running with a decent result against Chile on matchday one. It would be foolish to dismiss La Bicolor as no-hopers, boasting the likes of Wilson Palacios, David Suazo and Carlos Costly in their ranks.

The Long Road Forward
The runners-up in Group H will surely have a stern task on their hands in the knock-out round of 16. Brazil, Cote d'Ivoire, Portugal and outsiders North Korea comprise Group G, with the top-placed team in that pool moving on to meet Group H's second best. It ensures that the reward for topping the section will only be a tough tie in the second round, with the possibility of facing The Netherlands, Cameroon and Italy further along the tournament ladder.

What The Numbers SayPowered by Castrol Predictior - crunching the numbers to find the strength of each team and the path they take to the final

Team	Qualify for Second Round	Qualify for Quarter Final	Qualify For Semi Final	Qualify for Final	Win
Spain	88.1%	57.0%	39.6%	26.7%	16.1%
Chile	40.2%	11.8%	4.7%	1.8%	0.5%
Switzerland	36.9%	9.9%	3.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Honduras	34.7%	9.1%	3.3%	1.1%	0.3%

Spain in group H

With Spain in an easy group among Chile, Honduras and Switzerland Spain is expected to meet Brazil or Portugal in the knockout stages.

Spain wins Euro 2008

Spain won the euro 2008 in style by the only goal coming of Torres in the 33 minute.Spain 1 Germany 0.

Vital players for spains chances

Some of the important players Who will be vital in Spain chances in the world cup this year:

1.David Villa:

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David villa will be very important in spains chances.He has already become spains 2nd top scorer after raul with 37 goals in 46 appearences.this versatile quick footed player has to do his best in this world cup

2.Fernando Torres:

This player also called el nino is one of the best players in spain.playing for liverpool fc and will be in striking position along with david villa and will be very important in their chances this year.

3.Xavi:

Xavi Hernandez is a vital player for Spain.This winger is the mastermind for every spanish attack and is one of the most important player who will be expected to do well this year.

4.Iker Casillas

The captain will be expected to keep the ball out of the net as much as possible.This keeper is the best in the world and also a very influential captain.He will be expected to lead Spain to victory this year at south Africa.

5.Sergio Ramos

This light footed defender will be expected to ward of all those attacks by the other teams.Sergio ramos is one of the oldest players in Spain.The Spanish defense will revolve around this player.

With all these amazing footballers in this team Spain has become one of the best team in the world cup this year and will be expected to show some good results at South Africa 2010.

Spain in south africa go spain go

The Coach: Vicente del Bosque (Spaniard, 58). Appointed: June 2008. WC experience: Player: None. Coach: None.

The former Real Madrid coach replaced Luis Aragonés following Spain’s success in Euro 2008.

The Country: Spain continued their success in the Euro 2008 finals by walking through the World Cup qualifiers. They were able to match the feats of England and Holland, qualifying for the 2010 finals with two qualifying group matches to spare thanks to a workmanlike 3-0 defeat of Estonia in Merida.

Cesc Fabregas, Santi Cazorla and Juan Mata got the goals to make it eight straight wins for the European champions, with Bosnia-Herzegovina's 1-1 draw with Turkey ensuring their smooth progress to the finals for the ninth straight time. Arsenal’s Fabregas said: "This goal is very important for me, especially for the confidence it gives me. It's a pleasure to play with these players and in front of these fans. Eight wins out of eight, not many countries can say that."

But much will depend on the fitness of Fernando Torres. The striker is in impressive form but a troublesome injury threatens to spoil both his season and Liverpool’s campaign; del Bosque will be keen that Torres gets over his problems well in advance of the finals, where Spain are real favourites to win the competition for the first time.

Telegraph verdict: The pedigree team. Playing sumptuous football and with strength in depth they notched up eight straight wins in qualifying and have blown away all-comers including England in friendly matches. There is also steel and guile and it will take a very good side to beat them. Rightly regarded, along with Brazil, as favourites.

With spain with all the good players playing for them they eill be expected to show some good football in South Africa 2010.

So all spain fans all we can do is hope spains wins its first world cup trophy after euro 2008.

Go spain go!!!!!!!!!