After 28 years in the wilderness, Honduras returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1982. Reinaldo Rueda was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
Honduras's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 0 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Honduras endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to Chile, a 0-2 defeat against Spain, and a 0-0 draw with Switzerland. Honduras's tournament ended at the first round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Failed to score a single goal winless throughout.
The tactical mind behind Honduras's 2010 campaign. Winless under Rueda leading Honduras at his first World Cup.
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Palacios booked twice 4 cards in a single match vs Switzerland.
Reinaldo Rueda opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Honduras' attacking prowess was hindered by defensive vulnerabilities. The team's pacey forwards were often isolated without support.
