Dutch WAG Sylvie van der Vaart attends the final to support her husband Rafael van der Vaart - who starts on the bench
The flags of both the finalists emerge from the tunnel, a proud moment in the history of Dutch and Spanish football.
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has successfully guided the Dutch to the
final but will be hoping to make it over the final hurdle.
The teams are led out by tonight's match officials - 90,000 supporters inside Soccer City Stadium are on their feet.
Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg hosts the 2010 World Cup final between Holland and Spain
The two captains shake hands and once the pleasantries are over the game kicks off
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Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is looking to follow up the European Championship success of his predecessor.
The game gets off to a physical start, Robin van Persie picks up a yellow card for this foul on Joan Capdevila.
Next up is Puyol who is booked on 16 minutes for a foul on Robben.
Sergio Ramos is booked after bringing Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt to the ground.
One of the talking points of the final is Nigel De Jong's shocking foul on Xabi Alonso.
Whichever way you look at it, De Jong is lucky to still be on the field and only receive a yellow card.
Sara Carbonero, the girlfriend of Iker Casillas watches nervously.
The Red Fury army get behind their side during the first period.
Spain's Pedro has one of the few shots in a goalless first half.
Robben is left wondering what could have been after he has the best chance to break the deadlock but sees his effort saved.
The Bayern Munich midfielder goes through one-on-one but is denied by Casillas.
Heartbreak for Robben as the foot of Casillas denies Holland an opener.
David Villa is presented with a wonderful opportunity to score for Spain...
...but is denied by a last-gasp tackle from Johnny Heitinga.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres gets his moment in extra-time when he replaces David Villa.
Johnny Heitinga is sent-off in the 110th minute, a second yellow for a foul on Iniesta just outside the area.
There's no come back from Holland and Spain celebrate as the match is brought to an end.
Casillas lifts the trophy, Spain are crowned world champions for the first time.
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