2002 World Cup - Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 Spain 2

Despite this victory coach Jose Antonio Camacho's side does not seem to be recovering from their shocking elimination in Euro 2000 and performed poorly in the Group G opening match in Sarajevo.

Only individual actions allowed the Spanish side to beat Bosnia. First it was Gerard Lopez who, after controlling with the heel a pass from Gaizka Mendieta, hit the ball from the edge of the area and the ball got home just below the bar in the 39th minute. However, Spain's problems began only two minutes later when Elvir Bajlic shot superbly a free kick that Casillas could not stop.

Finally it was left to Joseba Etxeberria who, thanks to an incredible 17 meters volley, scored the winner.