Spain building confidence for title defense

Spain will open its defense of the World Cup the same way it ended the 2010 tournament in South Africa - by facing the Netherlands.

Their showdown is set for June 13 in Salvador, Brazil.

The presence of highly-rated Chile alongside Australia as Spain's other opponents in Group B, and the prospect of a last-16 clash against Brazil for the side that finishes second in the group, makes it imperative for the defending champion to get off to a good start.