live blog
Turn or end: Germany needs points in the second preliminary round match against Spain. Is coach Flick changing? What happens before the game? Where can I see the game? All information in the live blog.
9:16 a.m. – Sané against Spain in the DFB squad
Leroy Sané is in the squad for the German national team for tonight’s World Cup match against Spain (8 p.m. CET). According to sid information, the Bayern Munich professional can at least play as a substitute. Sané had missed the German opening game at the World Cup in Qatar against Japan (1: 2) due to knee problems. On Saturday evening he took part in the final training session for the encounter with Spain.
8:42 a.m. – What happens if… – the starting position in Group E
A lot is possible for Germany against Spain today at the 2022 World Cup – direct elimination as well as the chance of reaching the round of 16. Here are all the constellations:
8:00 a.m. – Neuer before a record game – the zero must stand
DFB captain Manuel Neuer will be in Germany’s goal for the 18th time in a World Cup game tonight against Spain. Apart from him, only the German 1974 world champion Sepp Maier and Brazil’s Claudio Taffarel played as goalkeepers so often at a World Cup finals. The last time Neuer didn’t concede a goal for Germany in a World Cup match was in the 2014 final victory against Argentina (1-0 aet) at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium. It’s time that the 36-year-old is back to square one.
7:30 a.m. – “Trauma Spain” – DFB victories are a long time ago
The Spanish national football team is not one of the favorite opponents of the DFB team. The last win was eight years ago. Toni Kroos scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 friendly in Vigo. The last competitive win dates from 1988 – a 2-0 win at the European Championship in their own country. On the other hand, there are some bitter defeats. Marcus Bark, sports show reporter in Qatar, looks at the “trauma” in Spain.
12:10 a.m. – Kimmich in the back right? Sané instead of Gnabry?
The German lineup – as always one of the best kept secrets. The sports show expert team with Almuth Schult, Sami Khedira, Thomas Hitzlsperger and Bastian Schweinsteiger has already played national coach – that’s how our experts would line up.
12:00 a.m. – El Rustico & (s)panic anxiety
It’s match day! Germany meets Spain in the second World Cup group game in the evening. Our podcast “Sportschau Daily – the FIFA World Cup Update” takes a look at the all-or-nothing game.
7:30 a.m. – Flick exclusively in the first: “Firmly convinced of victory “
Win or fly: national coach Hansi Flick knows the constellation. A defeat against Spain – and it could all be over. A victory – and suddenly the sporting and psychological turnaround would be achieved. In the exclusive interview before the game, Flick proved to be a media professional, said a lot and actually nothing. At least to set it up. And otherwise? “The team are looking forward to the game and want to stay longer in Qatar. I have no doubts that we can play well and win.”
When and where are you watching the game live?
The first World Cup “final” for the DFB selection takes place on Sunday at the Al-Bait Stadium in Al-Khour. At 8pm referee Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) will blow the whistle for the all or nothing game. Of course we are very close. You can play the game in ZDF live stream see, hear live and cheer on the ticker.