Germany's Early Exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup
A Disappointing End to Germany's World Cup Journey
Germany, the four-time global champions, suffered a disappointing exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup despite securing a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica in their final group stage match. The result was not enough to lift them out of the bottom two in Group E, as Spain's 1-1 draw against Japan sent Germany crashing out.
Shock Defeat to Japan
Germany's World Cup campaign got off to a disastrous start with a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their opening match. Despite taking an early lead, Japan stunned Germany with a dramatic comeback in the second half, scoring twice in the space of seven minutes.
Narrow Escape Against Spain
Germany managed to salvage a point in their second match against Spain, drawing 1-1. Niclas Füllkrug scored a crucial equalizer in the dying minutes to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Victory Against Costa Rica
Germany entered their final group game against Costa Rica needing a convincing win to have any chance of advancing. They delivered a 4-2 victory, but it was ultimately not enough as Spain's draw eliminated them from the tournament.
Squad and Legacy
The Germany World Cup 2022 squad showcased moments of their former glory, suggesting that they are genuine challengers once again. However, the legacy of the later Jogi Löw years still lingers, as Germany failed to reach the knockout stages for the second consecutive tournament.
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