After the draw against Spain, the DFB team has the best chance of making it into the World Cup round of 16
That’s still alive! After Japan lost to Costa Rica and drew against , the chances of reaching the round of 16 are not that bad. Although winning the group is no longer possible in any scenario, second place is. We take a look at the starting position.
After winning a point against Spain, the German team has the round of 16 ticket in their own hands again. This statement is somewhat relative. If Japan wins against the Spaniards, Hansi Flick’s team would need a real shooting match. The reason for this is the clear 7:0 of the Spaniards against Costa. If Spain lose 1-0 to the Japanese, only a seven-goal win over Costa Rica would take the Germans through to the round of 16. In this case, the DFB team would be further due to the more goals scored. You would only be on the safe side with an 8:0. If Spain had lost 3-2 to Japan, Spain would have scored a goal more. If Spain loses higher, you would need one less goal for every Spanish goal conceded.
It is still to be hoped that Spain – unlike themselves – will not lose to Japan. In principle, this can also be assumed. In the end, the south-western Europeans presented themselves quite well and go into the final group game as the clear favorites. From a German point of view, it remains to be hoped that the Spaniards will not take it too easy.
Does goal difference matter?
In the event of a Spanish victory, the DFB team would certainly be in the round of 16 if they beat Costa Rica. If Japan draws against Spain, if Germany wins, goal difference will be decisive. With a win with a difference of two goals, the German team would certainly go through. A 1-0 win over Costa Rica, on the other hand, would put you out if Japan didn’t play 0-0 but at least 1-1 against Spain. If there is a tie in the goal difference and the goals scored, the direct comparison would ultimately come to bear – Germany has lost.
If Germany draws against Costa Rica or if you lose the game, the group is out.
Should the DFB team reach the round of 16, either Belgium, Croatia or Morocco are waiting for the Flick team. It all depends on who finishes second in Group E.
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Source: Stern
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