Here is a look at the front pages of the big Spanish sports newspapers (Marca, Diario AS, Mundo Deportivo, Diario Sport) after Spain exited the 2022 World Cup following a loss on penalties to Morocco. The game finished 0-0 in AET and Spain lost 3-0 in the shootout.
Diario Sport frontpage December 7, 2022 after Spain World Cup loss
Mundo Deportivo Spanish newspaper headline after Spain Round of 16 Exit
Diario AS sports paper reaction to Spain 2022 World Cup defeat
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from England vs Senegal (Round of 16 WC, Attendance 65,985 on December 4, 2022). England had more possession and the better chances, while Senegal had more shots.
xG England 1.31-0.97 Senegal shots map (Actual score England 3-0 Senegal)
1-0 Henderson goal vs Senegal xG 0.31
2-0 Kane goal vs Senegal xG 0.25
3-0 Saka goal vs Senegal xG 0.33
Sarr 23rd minute chance v England xG 0.50 (shoots high)
Boulaye Dia 32nd minute chance v England xG 0.08 (saved by Pickford)
Having already qualified for the knockout stages, France coach Didier Deschamps played a second string lineup in their final group game. Somewhat interestingly, there was only one white player in this French football starting XI at the World Cup against Tunsia- Jordan Veretout. As several internet users pointed out, France were playing an African team, but had more African looking players in their XI than their opponents!