FIFA World Cup 2022: What a day of football it has been. Japan and Spain make it to the next stage. Japan’s 2-1 win over Spain means they top group E. Spain goes through as the second-best team. On the other hand, Germany made a stunning comeback into the game but that was not enough. Despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica, Germany are KNOCKED OUT of the tournament. In the previous games, Croatia played a goalless draw with Belgium. This means that Croatia makes it to the next stage while Belgium is KNOCKED OUT. In group F, Morocco topped the table with a 2-1 win over Canada. Watch FIFA WC LIVE Streaming LIVE on JioCinema & Follow FIFA World Cup LIVE updates on Insidesport.In
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Today in FIFA World Cup 2022:
- Group F: Croatia 0-0 Belgium
- Group F: Canada 1-2 Morocco
- Group E: Japan 2-1 Spain
- Group E: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
| Position | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Morocco (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia (Q) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Belgium (E) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Canada (E) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
Croatia 0-0 Belgium
Croatia and Belgium play out a goalless draw in their final group stage match. A stalemate means Croatia advances to the next stage. On the flip side, Belgium are ELIMINATED. It was a game of virtual knockout and a draw means, Morocco tops the table while Croatia takes the second spot.
Croatia secure their place in the knockouts 🇭🇷@adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 1, 2022
Croatia Playing XI: Livaković; Juranović, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić; Kramarić, Livaja, Perišić
Belgium Playing XI: Courtois; Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Meunier; Carrasco, Witsel, Dendoncker, Castagne; Trossard, De Bruyne; Mertens
Canada 1-2 Morocco
Morocco claimed a narrow victory over Canada to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022. An early goal from Hakim Ziyech followed by another from Youssef En Nesyeri helped Morocco survive the encounter. However, a howler from Aguerd almost saw Canada pull of an upset. Morocco is followed by Croatia in the advancement while Belgium’s “Golden Generation” is shockingly ousted.
Canada XI (3-4-3): Borjan; Johnston, Steven Vitoria, Miller; Adekugbe, Osorio, Kaye, Davies; Buchanan, Larin, Hoilett
Morocco XI (4-3-3): Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Sabiri; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal
Group E Points Table
| Position | Teams | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Japan (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| 3 | Germany (E) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 3 |
Japan 2-1 Spain
Japan rallied from a goal down in the second half to defeat Spain 2-1 on Thursday and advance to the World Cup knockout stages as group champions. Despite their defeat, Spain joins Japan in the round of 16 on goal difference, thanks to Germany’s victory over Costa Rica in the group’s other game.
Japan: Shuichi Gonda (GK), Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Takefusa Kubo, Hidemasa Morita, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Ao Tanaka, Maya Yoshida, Daizen Maeda
Spain: Unai Simon (GK); Azpilicueta, Rodri, Pau Torres, Balde, Busquets, Pedri, Gavi, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Morata
Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Just like 2018, Germany has been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup group stage by an Asian time. Back then it was South Korea and today it is by Japan. Germany came from behind to defeat Costa Rica 4-2 but sadly had to bow out of the tournament. Japan’s stunning win over Spain was enough for the Asian side to top Group E while Spain goes through as the second placed team in the group.
Costa Rica XI (5-4-1): Keylor Navas; Fuller, Duarte, Vargas, Watson, Oviedo; Tejeda, Aguilera, Borges; Campbell, Contreras
Germany XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Süle, Rüdiger, Raum; Goretzka, Gündogan; Gnabry, Musiala, Sané; Müller
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