Spain, Japan through to Round of 16; Germany, Costa Rica exit: FIFA World Cup Group E in pictures

Get live image updates from FIFA World Cup matches happening on December 2 (SIT): Japan vs Spain and Costa Rica vs Germany

Published : Dec 01, 2022 23:53 IST

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The decision that knocked Germany out of the World Cup.

Photo: ELSA

Ecstacy: Japan players celebrate after the team's qualification to the knockout stages.

Photo: KAI PFAFFENBACH

The long walk back: Dejected Germany players walk back into the tunnel after their nation’s shock exit.

Photo: MATTHEW CHILDS

Agony: Niclas Fullkrug doubled Germany’s lead but it went in vein as Japan qualified for the knockouts with a 2-1 win against Spain

Photo: CLAUDIO VILLA

Built different: Havertz scored yet again in the 85th minute to hand Germany the lead.

Photo: Alexander Hassenstein

The man of big occasions: Super-sub Kai Havertz scores in the 71st minute as Germany draws level against Costa Rica.

Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Chaos: Costa Rica equalised against Germany courtesy of a goal from Yeltsin Tejeda. Die Mannschaft could be knocked out as things stand

Photo: Robert Cianflone

Comeback completed: Ao Tanaka’s controversial 51st minute goal gave Japan the lead against Spain.

Photo: Dylan Martinez

Japan pulls one back as Ritsu Doan scores.

Photo: KAI PFAFFENBACH

From another angle: Germany's Serge Gnabry celebrates scoring their first goal.

Photo: Robert Cianflone

Meanwhile: Spain goes ahead courtesy of an Alvaro Morata goal. La Furia Roja are comfortably placed at the top as things stand.

Photo: WOLFGANG RATTAY

First step: Serge Gnabry gives Germany the lead in the 10th minute.

Photo: SUSANA VERA

Next gen: Meanwhile at the Al Rayyan stadium, the Japan vs Spain match is underway. Gavi (in picture) in action.

Photo: Ariel Schalit

Will they or won’t they?: Al Bayt getting ready for the winner-takes-it-all clash between Germany and Costa Rica.

Photo: STUART FRANKLIN

The anxious wait: Leroy Sane of Germany warms up with teammates prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match against Costa Rica.

Photo: ELSA

Almost there: Spain players warm up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match against Japan.

Photo: ODD ANDERSEN

First of many: It will be a historic night in FIFA World Cup. France’s Stephanie Frappart(C), Brazil’s Neuza Back(L) and Mexican Karen Diaz Medina are the all-female referee team in Germany’s match against Costa Rica.

Photo: ANNEGRET HILSE

Ready to roar: Germany fans are all set at the Al Bayt stadium.

Photo: Issei Kato

World Cup heist: Spain fans have something to say to their nation’s opponent.

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The decision that knocked Germany out of the World Cup.
Photo: AP
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