Cameroon were eliminated from the Fifa U17 World Cup following a 2-0 defeat by Spain in a Group E encounter at Estadio Walmir Campelo Bezerra in Gama, Brazil on Sunday.
After also losing to Tajikistan and Argentina in earlier games, the African champions needed nothing short of victory to entertain any hopes of progressing to the Round of 16.
But first-half goals by Jordi Escobar and Barcelona midfielder Ilaix Kourouma saw Spain condemning the Cameroonians to their third straight defeat at this tournament.
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The game started balanced with Cameroon looking to fight but Escobar broke the deadlock with a shot from inside the box after being set-up by Pedri 21 minutes into the match.