The Spanish team rejoicing with the trophy after their extra-time 1-0 win over Holland.
Vicente Del Bosque may lack the unpredictability and colourfulness of Luis Aragones, his predecessor as Spanish coach, but to his World Cup winning players, he brought calmness and authority.
Andres Iniesta screams with delight after scoring the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Andres Iniesta wheels away in delight after his 116th minute strike broke the deadlock in the World Cup final Sunday, handing Spain a 1-0 win over Holand.
Dutch striker Robin van Persie on a rare foray into the Spanish box on Sunday.
Iker Casillas twice denied Arjen Robben in one-on-ones in the Spanish box.
John Heitinga (3) deflected David Villa's shot that seemed certain to swing things Spain's way. But the World Cup final between Holland and Spain was still goalless after 90 minutes.
Arjen Robben sends Iker Casillas the wrong way but the Spanish 'keeper stopped the shot with a trailing boot.
Spain's Carles Puyol (hair) goes for a ball with Dutchman Gregory van der Wiel during the final. The score was 0-0 at half time.