Qatar 2022: Germany out as Japan, Spain qualify for Round of 16

The twists and turns at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar continued Thursday night with another big team, Germany, crashing out of the tournament.

Though the Germans finished strongly with a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica , it was not enough to keep them in contention following the shock 2-1 win recorded by Japan in the other Group E tie.

With the Blue Samurai finishing top.of Group E, they would face Croatia in the Round of 16 while the rave of the moment Morocco who finished top in Group D will battle Spain for an historic spot in the quarter final.