The Dutch team, led by coach Bert van Marwijk, reached their first final in 32 years by overcoming Uruguay. Their semi-final performance was marked by clinical second-half goals and a stunning long-range strike.
The semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa featured four powerhouse nations: , the Netherlands , Germany , and Spain . This stage took place on July 6 and 7, 2010, and set the stage for a historic final between two teams that had never won the trophy at that time. 2010 World Cup Semi-Final Matchups Uruguay vs. Netherlands July 6, 2010 Cape Town Stadium 2–3 Germany vs. Spain July 7, 2010 Moses Mabhida Stadium 0–1 Detailed Team Breakdowns 🇳🇱 Netherlands Fifa World Cup 2010 Semi Final Teams
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s 35-yard opening goal, often cited as one of the best goals of the tournament. 🇪🇸 Spain The Dutch team, led by coach Bert van
Spain arrived at the semi-finals as the reigning European champions and dominated possession with their "tiki-taka" style. They secured a victory over Germany in a rematch of the Euro 2008 final. 2010 World Cup - Semifinals - CBS News This stage took place on July 6 and