Spain’s Women’s National Team, also known as La Roja, had an impressive Women’s World Cup journey. They defied all odds, dominating teams that typically find success in the World Cup, including the Netherlands, Sweden, and England.
Many players spoke up months before the tournament against the former coach, Jorge Vilda, and were absent from the team. Additionally, at the end of the WWC, a scandal engulfed the national team in which the Football Association president, Luis Rubiales, kissed player Jenni Hermoso. Despite the current turmoil and rebuild within the federation, Spain looks to be a new powerhouse in women’s soccer. Can they replicate their World Cup success at the Olympics next year? As we explore their chances, we’ll also take a closer look at the recent success, team, coaches, their football betting odds, and more.
World Cup Success
Spain was a bit of a dark horse team in this World Cup. Although many of the European countries were envisioned to perform well, Spain ultimately emerged as the top team.
They had a dominant performance in the group stage besides their drastic 4-0 loss against Japan. They made it out of their group second and took on Switzerland in the Round of 16, winning 5-1.
Their quarterfinal match-up was against the Netherlands….
