Group H

1.Spain
2.Switzerland
3.Honduras
4.Chile

June 16, 13:30 - Honduras - Chile
June 16, 16:00 - Spain - Switzerland
June 21, 16:00 - Chile - Switzerland
June 21, 20:30 - Spain - Honduras
June 25, 20:30 - Chile - Spain
June 25, 20:30 - Switzerland - Honduras


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Spain are one of the favourites at the South African WC 2010 but they are aware not to expect any easy ride in their opening World Cup tie against Switzerland. All of Vincente del Bosque's squad have signed contracts in the spanish liga and are confident about this tournament. Last week's 6-0 demolition of Poland represented the perfect send-off for a mature and settled side that has been boosted by the recent return to fitness of Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas, both of whom have shaken off worrying late-season injuries.

Some observers suggest that Chile will be one of the more intriguing sides to watch in this World Cup. But the south americans have advanced only once beyond the World Cup group stage in six attempts outside of their own country; that was in 1998 when they reached the last 16.However, pitted in a group in which Spain are the only clear favorites, la Roja should be confident of taking points off both Honduras and Switzerland.

The Swiss have plenty of injury problems and Alexander Frei and Valon Behrami were out, forcing Ottmar Hitzfeld to reshuffle his pack. Switzerland's recent form is also a cause for concern, and last results raised doubts about their ability to reach the second stage. The first game is against Spain, one of the favourites for this World Cup and if they can manage a draw they will have to face the south americans for the second place.

For Honduras is the second time in their history that the central American side have qualified for the World Cup. The last time they did was 28 years ago in 1982. That time the Catrachos eventually were knocked out in group stage, but not before they had held hosts Spain to a draw in their opening game.This time around too Honduras have Spain in their group, although their opening game is against Chile on Wednesday.