FIFA World Cup: Despite the victory, four-time champion Germany is out, winning Japan and…

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Four-time champions Germany crashed out of the tournament even after registering a 4-2 win against Costa Rica in their Group E match. Germany needed a win as well as a better goal difference to qualify for the knockouts. The team won, but the team fell behind Spain on goal difference and finished third. Germany and Spain had four points each. After 2018, Germany was eliminated from the group stage for the second time in a row. Grabry (10th minute), Kai Havertz (73rd and 85th), Fulkrug (89th) scored for Germany. At the same time, Tejeda (58th) and Juan (70th) scored for Costa Rica. agency

Japan wins, Spain loses on goal difference to next round
Japan beat Spain 2-1 in Group E of the World Cup to enter the knockout round of the last-16 teams. Spain were ahead 1-0 through Alvera Morata but Japan equalized 1-1 through Ritsu (48th minute). Tanaka (51st) also took a 2-1 lead. Spain and Germany were tied on 4 points, but Spain scored nine goals to their three. Germany scored 6 goals and 5 against them. In such a situation, Spain’s goal difference was better. agency

Group-E mark sheet

Team Match Win Draw Loss Points
Japan 3 2 0 1 6
Spain 3 1 1 1 4
Germany 3 1 1 1 4
Costa Rica 3 1 0 2 3

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Four-time champions Germany crashed out of the tournament even after registering a 4-2 win against Costa Rica in their Group E match. Germany needed a win as well as a better goal difference to qualify for the knockouts. The team won, but the team fell behind Spain on goal difference and finished third. Germany and Spain had four points each. After 2018, Germany was eliminated from the group stage for the second time in a row. Grabry (10th minute), Kai Havertz (73rd and 85th), Fulkrug (89th) scored for Germany. At the same time, Tejeda (58th) and Juan (70th) scored for Costa Rica. agency

Japan wins, Spain loses on goal difference to next round

Japan beat Spain 2-1 in Group E of the World Cup to enter the knockout round of the last-16 teams. Spain were ahead 1-0 through Alvera Morata but Japan equalized 1-1 through Ritsu (48th minute). Tanaka (51st) also took a 2-1 lead. Spain and Germany were tied on 4 points, but Spain scored nine goals to their three. Germany scored 6 goals and 5 against them. In such a situation, Spain’s goal difference was better. agency

Group-E mark sheet

Team Match Win Draw Loss Points

Japan 3 2 0 1 6

Spain 3 1 1 1 4

Germany 3 1 1 1 4

Costa Rica 3 1 0 2 3