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Germany were dealt a group stage exit for the second World Cup in a row as they deal with the fallout to their forgettable campaign in Qatar with Hansi Flick's role under the microscope

Just as they did against Germany, two quickfire goals after half-time gave Japan another famous victory

The 2010 winners threw away the lead and lost 2-1 Japan to finish second in Group E

Japan defeated Spain 2-1 through a controversial goal in Qatar

Germany were knocked out despite their victory over Costa Rica on Thursday

Spain have shown some of the best football this tournament has seen but the defeat to Japan exposed a team that might not yet be ready to win it

The United States, Japan and South Korea have imposed fresh sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities in response to Pyongyang's recent slew of missile tests. Washington's action, announced Thursday, blocks any assets of three North Korean officials in the United States, a largely symbolic step against an isolated country…

"It's not about having a full meal, but having a pick and a nibble while you're sitting there with friends for a couple of hours."

Despite Chelsea's Kai Havertz scoring two late goals in their 4-2 comeback victory over Costa Rica, Germany have now been knocked out at the group stage in back-to-back World Cups

Japan and Morocco delivered historic wins in Qatar on Thursday, with Croatia also advancing to the last 16.

DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that his side's 2-1 win over Spain was a moment that would make Asian football proud.