The Spanish soccer team that was crowned World Champion following its 1-0 win over Holland in the World cup final on Sunday night could continue to reign supreme for a long time in the future.

The side coached by Vicente del Bosque won the hearts of the entire world with its shows of flowing passing football and in a competition dominated by tactical defensive play, the Spanish showed it is possible to win trophies and also provide entertainment.

The good news for the Spaniards and for fans of their game is that there is no reason Spain cannot continue to dominate the European and world game for at least the next four years.

Del Bosque has already committed himself to lead the side to the 2012 European Championships, where Spain will attempt to defend the European crown it won in 2008, and there is no reason why the majority of this year's triumphant side should not accompany him to Poland and the Ukraine and from there onward to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas is still just 29 years old: he will be only 33 in 2014 and that is when many goalkeepers are at their best. His substitutes in South Africa, Victor Valdes and Pepe Reina are both even younger and should also be still available for future big competitions, while Atletico Madrid teenager David de Gea, named in del Bosque's preliminary squad of 30, will also await his chance.

There will have to be some changes in defense: the hero of the semifinal, Carles Puyol, will be 32 in two years time, while Carlos Marchena is also a veteran and left back Joan Capdevila has probably played his last major tournament.

【体坛英语资讯：Spanish soccer can continue to reign supreme in the future】相关文章：

★ 娱乐英语资讯：The supermodel is dead, says Claudia Schiffer

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Kidman backs U.N. drive to end violence against women

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Paris Hilton: Britneys a great mother

★ 体坛英语资讯：Totti denies considering Italy return

★ 体坛英语资讯：Olympic torch relay starts in Nagano

★ 体坛英语资讯：Brazil notice Valencias Diego Alves

★ 体坛英语资讯：26-year-old Universiade athletics record shattered

★ 体坛英语资讯：Pain-free Yao back on track for Games

★ 体坛英语资讯：Hamilton wants to win title on track, not on appeal

★ 体坛英语资讯：Extra-time goals lift Russia into semifinals