Japan vs Spain on Thursday evening in the final group stage encounter of an eventful World Cup for the Samurai Blue. Hajime Moriyasuโs side followed up their orbit-troubling upset against Germany with a surprise reverse against Costa Rica. Japan still sit second in Group E, one point behind Spain โ the only unbeaten team in the group after their draw with Germany. Japan could qualify with a point if Germany fail to defeat Costa Rica by two goals but a win would cement their spot in the last 16. Spain just need a point to go through. At least two