What the Swiss Upset of Spain Means for the World Cup

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It’s the first real shocker of the World Cup. Switzerland felled Spain, the tournament’s favorites, in a 1-0 victory.

Over at TIME’s World Cup blog, Bobby Ghosh breaks down what the upset means:

“Here’s hoping the defeat will act like a bucket of cold water in Spanish faces, forcing them to quit thinking about who is and isn’t the favorite, and instead concentrate on playing the beautiful game they’re capable of.”

Read the full report at TIME’s World Cup blog.