Germany ahead Niclas Füllkrug salvaged a 1-1 draw in opposition to Spain on Sunday on the World Cup.

The Germans nonetheless have to win their final group match to have an opportunity of advancing to the knockout stage. The four-time champions had been eradicated within the group stage 4 years in the past in Russia.

Germany will subsequent face Costa Rica, which defeated Japan 1-0 earlier Sunday. Even a win will not be sufficient for the Germans, who’re in final place in Group E and want the opposite outcome to go their manner.

Spain can attain the final 16 with a draw in opposition to Japan.

Álvaro Morata put Spain forward within the 62nd minute and Füllkrug equalized for Germany within the 83rd.

The match between the pre-tournament favorites was one of the anticipated within the group stage.

Spain tried to regulate the tempo of the sport with ball possession however wasn’t in a position to create many alternatives, whereas Germany was in a position to threaten sporadically with breakaways and set items.

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