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Spain dropped a 1-0 decision to Switzerland in its opener, while Honduras lost by a similar scoreline against Chile. As a result, this match is now vital for both sides’ hopes of reaching the Round of 16 here at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

A loss in this game will mean elimination of the loser, from the World Cup 2010. For the European Champion Spain, one of the favourites to win the tournament, this is unacceptable. And worse, they’ll be facing a hungry Honduras team which is still in quest for its first World Cup win in history.

The teams met only once before, at Spain World Cup 1982, when Honduras were able to hold the host nation to a 1-1 draw in their first group game.