For the first time in the World Cup’s 92-year history, Germany have been knocked out in the first round at back-to-back tournaments.
Prior to 2018, Germany had NEVER failed to make it out of their World Cup group
Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 but their win didn't help them go through to the the round of 16 after Japan defeated Spain 2-1.
Here is how group E ended.
Japan - 6pts (+1GD)
Spain - 4pts (+6GD)
Germany - 4pts (+1GD)
Costa Rica - 3pts (-8GD)
Germany player Jamal Musiala completed 12 dribbles against Costa Rica, the most on record for a teenager in World Cup history (1966 onwards)
Jamal Musiala completed 12/18 dribbles v Costa Rica — that's the first time a player completed that many dribbles in a single #FIFAWorldCup match since Jay-Jay Okocha's 15 completed dribbles v Italy in 1994.
Earlier FIFA 2nd ranked Belgium were also knocked out of the tournament after their draw with Croatia.
Round of 16 fixtures
1. Netherlands Vs USA
2. Argentina Vs Australia
3. Japan Vs Croatia
4. France Vs Poland
5. England Vs Senegal
6. Morocco Vs Spain
7. Brazil Vs either Ghana, Uruguay, south Korea
8. Portugal Vs either Serbia, Cameroon or Switzerland
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