FIFA World Cup 2022: It is a do or die match for Germany while Costa Rica would like to win it and enter the round of last 16 for the first time since 1990.
Germany will take on Costa Rica in their final Group E match. Germany are at the bottom of the table with just one point while Costa Rica are third with three points.
Observation
Germany, the four-time world champions, are in a strange position. After playing two matches in the FIFA World Cup 2022, they managed to pick up just one point thanks to a 1-1 draw with Spain. They are still reeling from the shocking defeat against Japan, who are in second place so far. Costa Rica, who lost by seven goals against Spain, have such a poor goal difference that only a win can take them through to the next round.
teams
Costa Rica
Costa Rica's 0-7 defeat against Spain has left them with a -6 goal difference, which will be extremely difficult to overcome. But, this will be applicable only if Japan manages to draw against Spain. In such a situation, even if Costa Rica draws with Germany, they will not be able to qualify. If Japan loses, Costa Rica will qualify even with a draw. However, if Japan defeats Spain, Costa Rica can only advance with a win. The Central American team will not want to get into so much arithmetic and will look to seal it with a win.
Germany
Germany has disappointed its fans. Memories of Russia 2018 must still be fresh in their minds, when the defending champions crashed out at the group stage. Their defeat against Japan will be hard to digest for years to come. Although it would have been great if they could have won against Spain, they still managed to keep their heads above water with a draw. But, now they have no option but to win against Costa Rica if they do not want a repeat of what happened last time.
face to face
Germany defeated Costa Rica 4–2 in their only meeting during the group stage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Key Players
Costa Rica will want Joel Campbell to score with a chance to win this match. Germany's 19-year-old attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala will be one to watch. The first German goalkeeper to appear in four FIFA World Cups, Manuel Neuer will make history for the most appearances (19) by a goalkeeper in this match. He would like to make this match memorable for his team.
date, time and place
Costa Rica vs Germany match will be played on December 2 at 00:30 AM (Indian Time) at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor.
live-streaming details
The Costa Rica vs Germany match will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India and both Jio Cinema's app and website will offer free live streaming of the event.
forecast
Germany are known for their determination and this will be another match to prove it. Germany would go on to win the match 3–0 and progress to the knockout stage.
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