Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 win against Costa Rica on Thursday.
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No grand farewell for ageing Costa Rica
DOHA : Costa Rica's hopes of bidding a fond farewell to their golden generation and replicating their 2014 success suffered a harsh reality check on Thursday when they lost 4-2 to Germany to finish bottom of Group E and exit the World Cup.
Analysis:German exit not as shocking as it looks
AL KHOR, Qatar : Germany's second successive group stage exit despite their 4-2 victory over Costa Rica on Thursday appears shocking for a country with such a history of World Cup success - but it shouldn't have been.
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.
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.
Niclas Fullkrug earns draw for Germany to keep World Cup hopes alive
Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to earn Germany a hard-fought draw against Spain and keep their World Cup hopes alive. A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Hansi Flick's side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium - where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scoring - was a good response.
Spain make one change in defence, Germany replace Havertz
AL KHOR, Qatar : Spain coach Luis Enrique made one change to his starting lineup against Germany in their World Cup Group E on Sunday following their opening 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica, with Dan Carvajal replacing Cesar Azpilicueta in defence.
Germany's Neuer makes fourth World Cup appearance
DOHA : Germany's Manuel Neuer will start in goal and becomes the first goalkeeper of his country to play in four consecutive tournaments for their World Cup Group E match against Japan on Wednesday.