RIO DE JANEIRO: Spain became the fifth holders to be eliminated from the World Cup at the first stage after their 2-0 defeat by Chile at the Maracana on Wednesday.

Here AFP Sports looks at five reasons why it all went wrong for the holders in Brazil.

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