Qatar 2022: Germany in Danger of Second Successive World Cup Group Exit

Germany remain in real danger of being dumped out of successive World Cups at the group stage, after failing to win either of their first two games for the first time since 1938.

Japan’s failure to beat Costa Rica on Sunday combined with a late equaliser for Hansi Flick’s men against Spain spared Germany their earliest exit from the tournament.

But the four-time champions now know they need to beat Costa Rican on Thursday, and hope Japan don’t beat Spain.

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A potential exit has been branded a disaster and would leave the future of boss Flick, and the direction of the nation’s game, shrouded in uncertainty

A shock defeat by Japan in their opening game of the tournament followed by a battling draw with Spain, have left Germany’s hope of a round of 16 on the line.