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2022.11.24 03:25 GMT+8

Spain thrashes Costa Rica 7-0 in World Cup opening match

Updated 2022.11.24 03:25 GMT+8
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Spain's coach Luis Enrique congratulates his team on their victory after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Costa Rica at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022. / AFP

Spain got their World Cup off to the perfect start on Wednesday by hammering Costa Rica 7-0. 

Ferran Torres scored in each half while further goals from Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Gavi, Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata ensured Luis Enrique's side strolled to the top of Group E.

This is the first time that Spain have scored seven goals in a World Cup match. 

(With input from AFP)

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