World Cup Podcast: Japan clean up as Germany head home
Shay Given joins Mikey Stafford and Rob Wright for another mind-bending bout of double-screening as Japan's win over Spain eliminated Germany, despite their win over Costa Rica.
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Japan stun Spain to secure World Cup last 16 spot
Japan staged their second stunning turnaround of the World Cup when they beat 2010 champions Spain 2-1 with two quick-fire goals and advanced to the last 16 along with their beaten opponents.
Germany crash out in Qatar despite win over Costa Rica
Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.
Morocco cruise into knockout stage with 2-1 win over Canada
DOHA: An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986 by defeating the already-eliminated Canadians 2-1 on Thursday (Dec 1), mercilessly capitalising on their opponents' blunders.
Japan through to World Cup knockout stage after stunning comeback victory against Spain
DOHA: David rarely slays Goliath twice.
Croatia fear no team in knockout stages, says captain Modric
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Croatia will approach the World Cup knockout stages with no fear because they have the ability to make life difficult for any opponent, captain Luka Modric said on Thursday after his side sealed second place in Group F with a 0-0 draw against Belgium
Spain and Japan make five changes each for final group clash
DOHA : Spain coach Luis Enrique made five changes for his team's final World Cup Group E match against Japan on Thursday as the Reds seek to avoid a defeat to qualify for the next round, bringing in defenders Cesar Azpilicueta, Pau Torres and Alejandro Balde.
Germany opt for three man defence, Costa Rica make three changes
AL KHOR, Qatar : Germany, who need a win to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the World Cup, fielded a more attacking formation with winger Leroy Sane slipping in with fullback Thilo Kehrer for their last Group E match against Costa Rica on Thursday.