History: July 11 (#3)

History: July 11 (#3)
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July 11, 2010 In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.

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On July 11, in the year 2010: In Johannesburg, Spain de feat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title. The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2010 World Cup, the 19th edition of FIFA's competition for national football teams.

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Why July 11, 2010 matters: In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 11, 2010 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolu tion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_World_Cup_final (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)