Costa Rica vs Germany is next as Costa Rica faces four-time champions Germany on Thursday evening for their final World Cup group game.
Wounded Germany will have their backs to the wall when they take on Costa Rica in their final World Cup Group E match on Thursday and know they must bag their first win of the tournament, preferably by a large margin, to have any chances of advancing.
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The Germans are bottom of the group having gained only one point from their two matches so far, raising the spectre of another first-round exit following their early elimination in Russia four years ago.
Even victory over the Costa Ricans may not be enough, and Germany will be looking to Spain to inflict defeat on Japan to open the door to the next round. A draw between Spain and Japan â or a win for Japan â would bring goal difference into play, if Germany does defeat Costa Rica.
Spain top the group on four points ahead of Japan and Costa Rica, both on three.
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Scoring has not been a strong point for German coach Hansi Flick's team but centre forward Niclas Fuellkrug's excellent run for club and country in recent months has improved their prospects. The 29-year-old, an unlikely addition to the squad prior to the tournament, snatched a late equaliser against Spain after coming on as a substitute to keep their hopes alive going into the final group match.
The burly striker is now a serious option to lead the line on Thursday with many German pundits and fans demanding he start.
Match Details:
- Location:Â Al Kohr, Qatar
- Stadium:Â Al Bayt Stadium
- Date:Â Thursday 2 December
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST
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