Two of European football's big powers out of the World Cup

Two of European football's big powers are out of the World Cup. Day 12 of the tournament was a day for confirming outcomes that seemed unlikely before the competition began. Spain was relegated to second place while the Germans were knocked out.

Japan's Takuma Asano, right, and Spain's Dani Carvajal go for a header during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Source: AP / Aijaz Rahi/AP