Rio de Janeiro: Defending champions Spain's six-year domination ended as they were knocked out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup courtesy a 0-2 loss to Chile in Group B at the Maracana stadium here Wednesday.

It was an end of an era feeling, as Spain became the first reigning champions to lose their opening two matches in the subsequent World Cup and suffered the same humiliation as Italy, who as holders were knocked out of the group stage in the 2010 edition.

Chile's forward Eduardo Vargas celebrates after scoring their first goal during a Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Pic/AFP

Chile’s win saw them qualify for the knockout phase along with the Netherlands from Group B. Both teams have two wins each.

Eduardo Vargas’ stabbed the ball in to give Chile the surprise lead in the 20th minute while Chales Aranguiz doubled Spain’s anguish in the 43rd minute after a poor effort by Spanish captain Iker Casillas in goal.

In the first half, Spain looked a shadow of the team that won the Euro 2008, 2012 and 2010 World Cup. They probably were still shell shocked from the 1-5 thrashing at the hands of the Netherlands in their opening game.

The tiki-taka was nowhere to be seen as Chile dominated the proceedings. Spain’s fabled passing looked very pedestrian as they gave the ball away too easily.