Latest World Cup Defeat Marks End of an Era for Spain

By TIME Staff
Spain's Andres Iniesta walks on the pitch during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014.
Spain's Andres Iniesta walks on the pitch during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014. Ricardo Moraes—Reuters
Eduardo Vargas of Chile shoots and scores his team's first goal past Sergio Ramos and goalkeeper Iker Casillas of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro.
Eduardo Vargas of Chile shoots and scores his team's first goal past Sergio Ramos and goalkeeper Iker Casillas of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro.Jamie Squire—Getty Images
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Chile's Eduardo Vargas celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014. Manu Fernandez—AP
Spain players react after a goal by Chile's Eduardo Vargas during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014.
Spain players react after a goal by Chile's Eduardo Vargas during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014. Pawel Kopczynski—Reuters
A Spanish soccer fan holds her head as she watches, on a giant display, the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
A Spanish soccer fan holds her head as she watches, on a giant display, the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)Andres Kudacki—AP
Chile's Eugenio Mena, Francisco Silva and Gary Medel, from left, jump over Spain's Fernando Torres during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014.
Chile's Eugenio Mena, Francisco Silva and Gary Medel, from left, jump over Spain's Fernando Torres during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014. Christophe Ena—AP
Chile's Marcelo Diaz celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium
Chile's Marcelo Diaz celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 18, 2014. Pawel Kopczynski—Reuters
Sergio Busquets of Spain reacts after a missed chance as goalkeeper Claudio Bravo of Chile looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro.
Sergio Busquets of Spain reacts after a missed chance as goalkeeper Claudio Bravo of Chile looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro.Jamie Squire—Getty Images
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts after Chile's Charles Aranguiz scored a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Maracana stadium
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts after Chile's Charles Aranguiz scored a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 18, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP)Ricardo Moraes—Reuters
Match highlights are screened after the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014.
Match highlights are screened after the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014.Ricardo Moraes—Reuters

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