Spain midfielder Xavi says the time has come for his side to win the World Cup and take their place at the top of the footballing world. (Spain 11/10 to win the match)

The European champions head into the match as favourites for the title against Holland at Soccer City and Xavi knows that his side have a golden chance to write themselves into the history books.

“Football around the world is very even at the moment, very balanced. It’s the minor details that can be decisive,” he said when asked if Spain was about to take over from some of the countries that have been at the top of the pecking order in world football, such as Brazil and Italy.

“If there is a change in the world order I hope it’s in favour of Spain. It’s time for Spain to take its place at the top and I think this generation of players fully deserves that,” he said.

Whoever wins on Sunday night, there will be a new name on the World Cup trophy and Xavi is hoping his side can rise to the occasion.

“We are just anxious to kick off and show the best possible side of Spain. We are filled with enthusiasm and motivated. It’s an historic game for us and we want to enjoy the moment,” he added.