The Favourites · Nation to Glory
Take Spain to Glory
“midfield hoarders”
Spain — midfield hoarders. A country that passes you into submission. The bookmakers file them under the favourites at 6/1 – 12/1.
▶ Play as Spain
- The bookmakers
- The Favourites — 6/1 – 12/1
- The federation's target
- The semi-finals, minimum
- Your spine
- Casillas, but he shouts at people in goal · Puyol, but he owns a comb at the back · Xavi, but he occasionally shoots in midfield · Raúl, but louder up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Spain can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Spain
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting