Spain’s status as one of the favourites to win the 2010 World Cup could end up hurting the squad’s chances, Fernando Torres says.

The US scored their greatest football win for almost 60 years by beating Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

Bafana shone against New Zealand but need to be even better when they meet Spain.

European champions Spain are viewing the upcoming Confederations Cup as a chance to impress in the global shop window.

Spain and Iraq will be the ”rookies” when they compete in the Confederations Cup Group A for the first time.

David Beckham will steal the headlines if he wins a record-equalling 108th cap for England in Wednesday’s friendly against Spain.