After a 3-2 loss at the opening of Cyprus to the Euro 2000 qualifying Clemente was sacked and José Antonio Camacho was appointed as coach. Spain won their remaining matches to qualify for the final tournament, where they were trained in group C. A 1-0 defeat to Norway was followed by victories over Slovenia (2-1) and Yugoslavia (4-3), with the creation of a Spain in the quarterfinals against the winner of the 1998 World Cup, France, which was won 2-1 by France.
Qualification for the 2002 World Cup went as planned, such as Spain, Spain at the top, composed of Austria, Israel, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Liechtenstein. Spain won the tournament in the last three matches in Group B against Slovenia, Paraguay (both 3-1), and South Africa (3-2). Spain to win the Republic of Ireland on penalties in the second round, and met with co-hosts Republic of Korea, the quarter-finals. Spain thought they were two goals, but he abandoned his efforts in Korea and was able to penalties after 0-0 tie.
