live blog
For the World Cup preliminary round match between Germany and Costa Rica, there is all the latest news and information here in the live blog: Who is broadcasting live on TV and when? When is Qatar played? How will Germany get to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup?
The most important news about the game Costa Rica against Germany
- Live today: Sportschau broadcasts on TV, radio and webb
- Bierhoff wants Füllkrug in the starting XI
- How does Germany get into the World Cup round of 16?
7:57 a.m. – Flick: “We need a perfect game”
Hop or top – the last German group game against Costa Rica has the character of a final. “Now it’s about showing character,” said national coach Hansi Flick before the game in an ARD radio interview. The team put themselves in this situation with the defeat against Japan: “Now we just need a perfect game.”
7:30 a.m. – Germany vs. Costa Rica live on the sports show
The German national soccer team’s final World Cup preliminary round match is broadcast live on TV, radio and online at sportschau.de. At 6:25 p.m., the TV broadcast starts with preliminary reports on the game. Kick-off is at 8 p.m., commented by Gerd Gottlob. At sportschau.de there is also the game in the radio live report and in the ticker.
Wednesday, 7:48 p.m. – Bierhoff is a Füllkrug fan
Surprising statement in terms of German starting line-up. DFB managing director Oliver Bierhoff would start with a real striker, in other words: Niclas Füllkrug should be in the starting XI.
Wednesday 18:13 – Costa Rica with help from above
Germany’s third World Cup opponent Costa Rica has not given up for a long time. Because even for the “Ticos” the entry into the round of 16 is still possible. In terms of play, Costa Rica has so far owed a lot, so other means are needed against Germany. “We are still alive. We have complete trust in God and in ourselves”defenseman Keysher Fuller said before the game.
Frappart directs Germany’s “final”
It doesn’t matter whether Germany advances or not – the game against Costa Rica will definitely be historic: France’s Stéphanie Frappart is the first woman to referee a game at a men’s World Cup.
Flick demands a quick lead
A quick lead against Costa Rica – putting pressure on Japan and Spain in the parallel game. The plan of national coach Hansi Flick before the last World Cup group game in Qatar sounds simple. The most important information from the final press conference before the game.
This is how Germany gets into the World Cup round of 16
The question of all questions: How should Germany play against Costa Rica, what result does it need in the game between Spain and Japan? Here are all the ways Germany gets into the knockout stages.
The DFB-Elf does not necessarily need support – there is even a way for the team of national coach Hansi Flick to progress on their own.
Mario Götze, a difference player?
Mario Götze, the 2014 World Cup hero, has only been on the pitch for a few minutes in Qatar. Could he be a surprise option in the final group game against Costa Rica?