Defending champion Spain out

Very strong playing Chileans sealed the fate of Spain as they won 2:0 to send the reigning champion home after just two matches. Chile meanwhile qualified for the round of 16 with the well-earned victory over Spain. The Netherlands also already secured their ticket to next round with their 3:2 win over Australia. The night match saw Croatia crush Cameroon 4:0.

Spaniards in Madrid were shocked by Spain´s failure.

With winning European Championship 2008 and 2012 as well as FIFA World Cup 2010 Spain dominated the international football of the last years. They failed to tie on their performance however as they are out of FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil already. After the weak 1:5 loss against Netherlands strong playing and more willing Chileans earned their 2:0 win over Spain in a strong match and sealed Spain´s fate. For Chile the win meant qualifying for the round of 16.

They will be joined their by the Netherlands as the team of Lois van Gaal beat Australia 3:2 despite being one behind. Netherland had been in the lead before Cahill equalized with a perfect direct shot and a penalty by Jedinak turned things around for Australia. Holland fought back into the game and turned it around themselves to win 3:2 and not only kick Australia out of the competition but securing their own ticket for next round.

The night match saw Croatia preserving their chances of surviving group stage as they crushed Cameroon 4:0. The Bundesliga players Olic, Perisic and twice Mandzukic scored the goals while Cameroon had to play with one man less for most of the match after a violent conduct of Song against Mandzukic. Croatia have three points now with Mexico and Brazil having four. The last match with Mexico will be their final for surviving.