Niclas Fullkrug’s late purpose handed Germany a degree in opposition to Spain on the FIFA World Cup, cancelling out Alvaro Morata’s purpose within the 62nd minute.
Germany remains to be reeling on the final spot in Group E and has one level after two video games. The different two groups within the group – Japan and Costa Rica – have three factors every.
In the final spherical of fixtures, Spain will face Japan whereas Costa Rica will tackle Germany.
The Die Mannschaft must win in opposition to Costa Rica and hope Japan loses to Spain. In this case, Spain qualifies as group topper with seven factors. Germany can be degree on factors with Japan and Costa Rica however ought to qualify on a greater purpose distinction.
In case Japan beats Spain, Germany must higher Spain’s purpose distinction to qualify. As issues stand, Spain has a purpose distinction of +7 whereas Germany’s is -1.
A draw for Germany in opposition to Costa Rica will see Hansi Flick’s aspect knocked out. A win for Costa Rica will see it by to the knockouts.
Spain simply wants a draw in opposition to Japan to seal its spot within the Round of 16. In case Luis Enrique’s aspect loses, it’ll hope Costa Rica both loses or attracts in opposition to Germany.
Group E standings:
| Position | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2 | Japan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 3 |
| 4 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |