The triumph is Spain’s first ever World Cup, following on from their 2008 European Championship title.
There’s no doubt this generation of Spanish players have created something special and have turned their dominance of world football into reality with silverware.
So here’s what the players had to say after the victory;
Andres Iniesta, who scored the winning goal on 116 minutes, said: “I can’t quite believe this yet. I had the opportunity to score that goal that was so important for my team, and it’s incredible.
“I’ve made a small contribution in a very tough game, a very rough game - there were all sorts of things happening on the pitch. Spain deserved to win this World Cup. It’s something we have to remember and enjoy, and should feel very proud of everyone in this squad.
“The manner in which it happened, we gave everything. To win the World Cup - there are no words to describe it.”
It was a rough match, with 14 cards handed out by referee Howard Webb. The Dutch were responsible for most of those as they brought the Spanish down on numerous occasions.
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque, though, didn’t criticise the Netherlands for their tactics.
“First of all I should congratulate our opponents,” he said. “They made it very difficult for us to play comfortably. It’s been a very intense match, and congratulations to them.”
Del Bosque added substitute Cesc Fabregas, who provided the assist for the winner, had made a big influence off the bench.
“Fabregas came on and we began to dominate,” he said. “We had greater ball possession and depth in our game. We created chances for Cesc and David Villa which we could have converted, but that’s the way football goes.”
A delighted Fabregas added: “This is an historic moment for Spain and it may never be repeated - and I dedicate this to my whole family.
“I was a bit down because I had not played as much as I had wanted but in the end it has all been worth it.
“The fans have fantastic, the rock on which we base everything and I hope in two years’ time we will have more joy at the Euros.”
Spain captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who made two crucial saves from Arjen Robben, refused to be labelled the hero.
“I’m not a saint, not at all,” he said. “I have a lot of experience after putting in a lot. I have been gifted and have had lots of support from all my family and friends, so I am really overjoyed today.”
Casillas concluded: “It’s a historic moment for Spanish football. This achievement is something that we, the players, are still not aware of…what the significance really is. I think it’s something we will only realise over time.”
Viva Espana!