Spain’s players had different explanations for the team’s early World Cup exit. Captain Iker Casillas said there was lack of commitment, midfielder Xabi Alonso thought there wasn’t enough hunger.
According to Fernando Torres, Spain was “just not good enough.” Chile’s 2-0 victory on Wednesday meant the 2010 World Cup champion is the first title holder to exit after just two games following the opening 5-1 loss to the Netherlands. Spain’s squad of 23 players featured 16 who were part of its World Cup success in South Africa.