And after 63 grueling matches in South Africa, we will now get to see the World Cup final as the Netherlands face Spain in Soccer City with the winner netting their first ever World Cup title.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 11: Giovanni Van Bronckhorst of the Netherlands gestures during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City ...

This final will feature Spain against the Netherlands. Here are some of the firsts the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: This will be the first final won by a European team not on European soil.

The Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder (left) scored five times in the World Cup but was bottled up in the final. Spain's Xavi (right) was a master passer throughout, running the Red Fury attack.

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas holds up the World Cup trophy after the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11 ...

Right wing Jesus Navas, after being played the ball from the center of attack, as given room to get within 15 yards of goal in the right of the penalty area, eventually putting a deflected shot ...

Read our exclusive interview with Jill Roord and Jenni Hermoso as they reflect on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final between the Netherlands and Spain.

Robert Siegel talks to NPR's Mike Pesca about the match-up for the World Cup finals. On Tuesday, the Netherlands beat Uruguay to earn one spot in the championship game. On Wednesday, Spain beat ...

DURBAN, South Africa — Carles Puyol soared high to head in the goal that sent Spain into the World Cup final for the first time with a 1-0 win over Germany on Wednesday.