The English referee who officiated the 2010 World Cup final was Howard Webb. He was selected as the referee for the match between Spain and the Netherlands, held on July 11, 2010, at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Spain won the final 1-0, with a goal scored in extra time, thus winning their first-ever FIFA World Cup title. Howard Webb's performance as the referee in the final received mixed reviews and generated some controversy due to several contentious decisions during the match.
