The New Zealand All Whites have gained history by becoming the 2010 World Cup's only undefeated team after the Netherlands lost to Spain in extra time in this morning's final.

The All Whites conceded only one goal while drawing their three group F matches against Slovakia, Italy and Paraguay.

The Netherlands had been the only other undefeated team in the tournament before this morning where they lost to Spain 1-nil.

Eventual winners Spain who now are heading back home with their first ever FIFA World Cup trophy, lost their opening match of the tournament to Switzerland.

Meanwhile, Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has been awarded the Golden Ball as the World Cup's best player, and Germany forward Thomas Mueller won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with five goals.

Spain's Iker Casillas won the Golden Glove as the top goalkeeper.