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South Africa vs. Spain: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Patrick ClarkeJun 7, 2018

Reigning World Cup champions Spain will return to Soccer City for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday when they clash with South Africa in one of several international friendlies on the schedule.

While the world's No. 1-ranked squad will be looking to treat South African fans to world-class football and finish the year strong in order to gear up for a critical World Cup run in Brazil in 2014, South Africa will take aim at a massive upset.

But the 2010 World Cup hosts will have to overcome the disappointment of missing out on Brazil.

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Will Spain run away with another impressive victory in Johannesburg, or will Gordon Igesund's men close out 2013 in stunning fashion?

Let's get you set with everything you need to know ahead of kick-off. 

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Start Time: 2 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. GMT

Where: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa

Watch: SuperSport

Live Stream: ESPN3

Top Storyline: Spain Return to Site of 2010 World Cup Triumph

La Roja are clearly the better side in Tuesday's matchup, and with very little at stake, the conversation is sure to center on Spain's return to Johannesburg, where they won the nation's first-ever World Cup title more than three years ago.

Many of the players who took the pitch for the final versus Holland in July 2010including Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta, among othersare expected to be featured for Vicente del Bosque's side, which should make for some entertaining football in addition to a proud moment for Spain. 

But while the Spanish will be reminiscing, South Africa will be pulling out all the stops and looking to ruin the world champions' warm-hearted return.

Prediction

Despite lacking focus and form in Saturday's narrow win over Equatorial Guinea, Spain will be heavy favorites coming into Tuesday's matchup.

And with some new faces in the mix, La Roja should be able to dominate possession once again. Spain retained the ball for nearly three-fourths of Saturday's friendly but were sloppy in defense at times, letting up eight shots and a first-half goal.

Although South Africa are a much better side than Equatorial Guinea, it's unlikely they'll be able to catch the champions off guard following such an alarming performance this past weekend. 

Bafana Bafana have much more to gain from this matchup, but Spain have the undeniable edge. 

Spain 3, South Africa 1

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