• By beating Japan on Matchday 2, Costa Rica joined the Japanese team in 2nd place and re-rolled the dice in Group E of the World Cup in Qatar.

  • With a small point on the clock, Germany is disappointing but seems to be gaining momentum after its draw against the leader, Spain.

  • The match will be played on the lawn of the Al-Bayt stadium which can accommodate 68,895 people.

After conceding a surprise defeat against Japan when they entered the competition (1-2), Germany are last in the group and no longer have a choice: they must beat Costa Rica or risk having to pack their bags and leave the World Cup. 

The Ticos know that the task will be complicated but a draw could make them happy if Spain beats the Japanese.

On which channel to watch the match Costa Rica - Germany?

The meeting will be broadcast on Thursday December 1 at 8 p.m., on TF1 in the clear, as well as on BeIN Sports 2, only for subscribers to the channel.

You can also follow the Costa Rica - Germany match live on 20 Minutes via our live commentary. 

The Mannschaft advances at a trot

Defeated in the first game, Hans-Dieter Flick's men took a valuable point against La Roja (1-1) afterwards. 

But they are badly embarked in their group in Qatar, they who have never been eliminated in the group stage.

Imagine the earthquake if they were to fail at the gates of the 8th finals!

11th in the FIFA rankings, Germany must beat the Costa Ricans, 31st.

Even without Kroos, who has retired, the Mannschaft can count on the backbone of Bayern Munich, with Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sané.

A straw ! 

Especially since Niclas Füllkrug, scorer against La Roja, has become the country's hero and will arrive with full confidence.

You should know that the second top scorer in the Bundesliga played in the German 2nd Division with Werder last year!

Costa Rica, like in 2014?

Quarter-finalists of the World Cup 8 years ago, the Ticos know the recipe for sublimating themselves in the greatest of competitions.

The proof is with their 2nd place after two days, when they are in the group of death.

In 2014, they finished ahead of Italy, Uruguay and England when all predictions saw them ejected quickly.

Bis repetita

for Costa Rica?

This will require them to be more regular.

How is it possible to be crushed by Spain (7-0) and beat Japan (who had just beaten Germany) 2-1 in the space of four days?

Led by Joel Campbell, this selection from a very small Central American country firmly believes in its chances of qualifying for the round of 16.

With a draw (at least), combined with a victory for Spain, Costa Rica would be the happiest country in the world.

Even if it already is!

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