2010 World Cup Champions Spain have been edged out of the World Cup in Russia by the hosts in a tense game that went down to the wire.

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The game ended in a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes thanks to Russia's defensive strategy.

Penalty shootouts were going to determine who was going to progress to the next stage.

Russia fancied their chances, taking their penalties calmly and finding the net all the time.

Spain squandered two penalties, by Koke and Iago Aspas's which were saved by Russia's goalkeeper Akinfeev.

The Spaniards now join the ranks of soccer giants who have been eliminated from the World Cup by underdogs to the consternation of football lovers across the world.

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