This will be Japan’s ideal opportunity to cause a big shock in Group E. If Japan wins today’s match against Costa Rica, they will advance to the next round, while Germany will almost certainly be eliminated. Costa Rica technically still has a chance to qualify for the knockout round if they win their remaining two matches.
Japan is in a great position to advance to the knockout stage after a surprise victory over Germany. Spain will progress to the round of 16 regardless of the outcome if they defeat Germany. However, Japan would rather not leave anything to chance and try to finish first in the group, which appears unlikely but not impossible.
Los Ticos, who will play to survive, will play a different game. While the battering against Spain will no doubt cast a shadow over their campaign, the Keylor Navas-led team are a better side than that first match against La Roja. A win in this encounter will keep their aspirations alive.
The match between Japan and Costa Rica starts at 3:30pm, IST, at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Where can you watch the live match?
Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India broadcast live coverage, while JioCinema will livestream it.
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