Has any team in the American continent ever won in Europe? Not that I know, but anyway, even if they once did, they never do. Same the other way around.
Its the first time the world cup is outside Europe or America, so that history of each continent winning its cup is no longer applied (I doubt Japan or Corea will get to the finals, haha!). Its the year for braking history, go Spain! Go!
Nobody out in the streets & no cars when Spain plays. During the games of Spain, Spain is paralyzed, if you didnt know Spain is playing, you would think there is a threat of a nuclear bomb and everyone is hidding at home. There again, you´ll see lots of action when you get near a bar with TV.