Arabnews24.ca:Thursday 1 December 2022 04:14 PM: Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup, with a win against Costa Rica not enough to secure them a place in the last 16.
Hansi Flick's side came from behind to beat Costa Rica in their final group game 4-2.
On a thrilling night in Qatar, Japan beat Spain 2-1 in the other group game, meaning Germany's journey was over for the second World Cup in a row.
It means Japan top Group E, and Spain come second, with Costa Rica also failing to qualify.
Sky Sports' Charlotte Marsh said: "It's quite inconceivable that Germany would exit at the group stage in two successive World Cups – but it's happened.
"It has been a litany of failures at the tournament since their 2014 win in Brazil, but you cannot say that just because of their pedigree, Germany deserved a spot in the knockout rounds.
"Given their chances created - especially against Japan and Costa Rica - they should have cruised into the last 16. But errors in midfield and defence ultimately proved to be their downfall."
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Germany led the game 1-0 at half-time after Serge Gnabry got an early goal, but Costa Rica took a shock 2-1 lead, which temporarily had Germany and Spain heading out of the competition.
But Kai Havertz equalised and then added a third to put Germany back in front, before Niclas Fullkrug netted a fourth.
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Japan will now face Group F runners-up Croatia in the last 16, while Spain will go on to play Group F winners Morocco.
