19:48
Costa Rica have only had four shots on goal in the current tournament. The result is not that bad with one goal and three points. Germany, on the other hand, tried it 36 times and only got one point from it.
19:39
Stephanie Frappart is the first woman to referee a game at this World Cup. Neuza Back (Brazil) and Karen Diaz Medina (Mexico) are assisting, Said Martinez (Honduras) is the fourth official.
19:36
The scenarios in a simplified way: 1. With a victory of eight goals or more, Germany is certainly further. 2. Spain must win against Japan if they win by one goal. 3. In the case of a Japan draw, the DFB team must win by at least two goals and have scored more goals than Japan in the end.
19:34
For the first time in a World Cup, Germany did not win either of the first two games. Nevertheless, progressing today is very possible. A win is definitely needed, that much is certain.
19:31
Matthias Ginter can set a record today. Like all his previous 12 World Cup games, he’s back on the bench. Only Anthony Seric (Croatia) did not play 13 times more than 90 minutes as a field player in the period from 1998 to 2006. Martin Silva (Uruguay, 16 games) is the record holder for goalkeeping.
19:28
The question has now been clarified: once there were already seven players from a club in the DFB team. Seven Bayern stars also played in the 2-1 victory in the 2014 World Cup round of 16 against Algeria.
19:22
Germany today with seven players from FC Bayern. Has that ever happened?
19:20
Two special features in the line-up: Kimmich is playing as a right-back in the back four for the first time since the game against South Korea at the 2018 World Cup (when Germany was kicked out). And Niclas Füllkrug is just sitting on the bench again, Flick decided to go with the more internationally experienced man shortly before the game.
19:19
Then a few minutes ago the German line-up was announced. This is what she looks like: Neuer – Kimmich, Süle, Rüdiger, Raum – Gündogan, Goretzka – Sané, Musiala, Gnabry – Müller.
19:16
Let’s start from the beginning with today’s events concerning this game. The possible round of 16 opponent is certain – Germany would meet Morocco. The North Africans have won their group, the DFB team can only qualify for the knockout stage in second place.
19:14
Warm welcome
Hello from the Sportschau team! So today is D-Day for Germany. Round of 16 or out? Getting ahead or “disaster”? You won’t miss anything in our ticker. Have fun!