Germany, which was defeated by Korea, clashed with Japan shortly after

Germany, which was hit by Korea in the final game of the World Cup in Russia four years ago, will play its first match against Japan in a while.

Germany met South Korea in the final round of the 2018 World Cup group stage in Russia and lost 2-0 after conceding consecutive goals to Kim Young-kwon and Son Heung-min.

With this defeat at the time, Germany had the bitter taste of being eliminated from the group stage for the first time in 80 years since 1938.

Germany, who will play the first game of this tournament against Japan in a while, is determined to wash away the pain of four years ago.

[Joshua Kimmich/German national team midfielder: I waited for 4 and a half years.

There is a lot of pressure due to the defeat 4 years ago (Korean War), but I will achieve my goal with confidence.]