The pain in Spain
16:32 JST, December 7, 2022
Dejected Spanish players look on in frustration after losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Morocco won 3-0 on penalty kicks after a scoreless draw, which included extra time, to advance to the quarterfinals. Portugal later reached the last eight by hammering Switzerland 6-1. Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, England, France and the Netherlands make up the balance of teams still alive at the World Cup.
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