02:45 (IST)
Here is the updated points table for Group E
02:42 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates
After all the hara-kiri, and all the excitement, the equations have been solved. The night was expected to be exciting, but it has been a lot more than that. A roller coaster ride of sorts throughout those 90 minutes as all four teams had qualifying chances at different points in time. Ultimately it is Spain and Japan who have qualified for the Round of 16 and will face Croatia and Morocco respectively.
02:29 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
Full Time | PEEP! PEEP! A comprehensive win for Germany, but they have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup trailing Spain on goal difference. Costa Rica was never in the race after a point in time, but you will feel for Germany as they miss out even after playing in an excellent manner!
02:26 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Japan vs Spain
Full Time | The land of rising Sun - Japan have a sun arising in the FIFA World Cup as they have beaten Spain and won Group F. Spain will qualify as the second team on account of goal difference, but cannot help Germany. Japan once again come back in the second half after trailing 1-0 at the half way mark.
Japan 2 - 1 Spain
02:18 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
89' | Germany have netted a fourth goal, but have been denied on account of off-side. Referee Stephanie Franfart is having a consultation with VAR guys, and the goal has been allowed!
Germany 4 - 2 Costa Rica
02:15 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
85' | Germany are in the lead now - Havertz has scored a brace. And Gnabry the man to assist him. But these goals are only proving to be fruitful for Spain as Germany have no scope to get ahead of Spain on goal difference. Germany can qualify only if Spain score another goal and draw with Japan.
Germany 3 - 2 Costa Rica
02:07 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
Germany would have been leading, if not for Navas!
02:05 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Japan vs Spain
79' | Meanwhile, Japan is playing with a heavy and deep defense line. Can Spain get past that?
Spain 1 - 2 Japan
02:03 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
73' | Germany have levelled now. A small error in defense on Costa Rica's part and Germany have not wasted a moment to exploit the error. Kai Havertz comes in and has made an impact quite swiftly. He had a one-on-one opportunity in front of the goalkeeper and he smashed it to his right to level with Costa Rica.
Germany 2 - 2 Costa Rica
01:59 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
70' | Costa Rica have another goal and the group has turned upside down now! Can you believe it! Costa Rica are ahead of Germany. A free kick from the left wing and a lovely header.
Germany 1 - 2 Costa Rica
01:50 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Germany vs Costa Rica
58' | Costa Rica have levelled the scores at the Al Bayt Stadium. Germany are going down through all means possible. Watson played an excellent header, but straight at Neuer. He stopped the ball but couldn't keep it in his hands. Valverde ran to take the rebound and smashed the ball in the bottom corner.
01:46 (IST)
FIFA World Cup Group E LIVE updates, Japan vs Spain
How can this not be out?
