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Germany travelled to Qatar with a new manager in charge for the first time since 2006, with Hansi Flick at the helm for the four-time World Cup winners. Joachim Low opted to end his time in charge of the German national side after Euro 2020, with Flick persuaded to leave Bayern Munich to replace him in the top job. Flick has freshened up Low's tactics, with seven consecutive wins in World Cup qualification heading into Qatar 2022 under their new head coach, and just two goals conceded in that run. A group-stage exit in Russia four years ago was Germany's worst performance in World Cup history, with four successive semifinal or better finishes since 2000 prior to that. But in Qatar, it did not go to plan. MORE: Germany 2022 World Cup schedule Germany kicked off their Group E campaign with a shock 2-1 defeat against Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium, ahead of Spain hammering Costa Rica 7-0 in the second group fixture. Flick's side faced La Roja at the Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 27 knowing that defeat could be fatal to their hopes, That clash was billed as the likely king-maker in Group E, but in the end was simply about staying in the tournament for the Germans. Germany wrapped up against group outsiders Costa Rica without their fate in their own hands, and needing a win to progress. They did their part, winning 4-2, but after Japan pulled off another shock to beat Spain, their dream was ended. MORE: Group Ematch schedule and results Date Match Stadium Wed, Nov. 23 Ger...

The German national football team was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica in its final Group E match on Friday. This was the second successive time that Germany, four-time champions, crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in the group stage - a big surprise considering their superpower status in the game and the abundance of talented players in their team. There are some interesting parallels in the unceremonious exits. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, it was two extra-time goals by South Korea in the final group game that knocked Germany out and at Qatar 2022, another Asian team, this time Japan, was behind Die Mannschaft’s undoing. Germany’s campaign at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar Heading into the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Hansi Flick’s Germany were one of the favourites for the title despite their shock group stage exit from Russia 2018. Though Germany’s performance at the UEFA Nations League was somewhat underwhelming, Manuel Neuer and Co. had stormed through the UEFA zone qualifiers, topping Group J with nine wins and just a single loss. Barring a shock 2-1 upset against Northern Macedonia, the 2014 world champions had hardly put a foot wrong. Their qualifying campaign also included a 9-0 drubbing of Liechtenstein in what was the biggest win for the German national team in 15 years. Drawn in Group E with Spain, Costa Rica and Japan in Qatar, Germany were expected to get through the FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage with rela...

Ilkay Gündogan (centre) and Niklas Süle during Germany’s 2-1 defeat by Japan in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup. Photograph: Florencia Tan Jun/SPP/Shutterstock Ilkay Gündogan (centre) and Niklas Süle during Germany’s 2-1 defeat by Japan in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup. Photograph: Florencia Tan Jun/SPP/Shutterstock A n angry team meeting. Home truths exchanged. Defeat used as a launchpad for improvement. West Germany did it in 1954 after defeat by Hungary and went on to win the Turniermannschaft – a tournament team – and they could rely on their leaders, their Führungsspieler, to drag them through. There was an angry team meeting after Turniermannschaft and they no longer seem to have any Führungsspieler. For the first time in 20 years, questions are being asked about the direction of German football. The problem when talking about national sides is how little evidence there is. Friendlies can’t be taken seriously. A lot of qualifiers are mismatches. And so everything comes down to a handful of tournament games, when one decision, one mistake, one moment of brilliance, can transform the perspective. Which is why it’s worth beginning by going back to 2014 and Germany’s World Cup triumph. Thank you for your feedback. The The key moment in Germany’s 2014 success had come after the edgy 2-1 win over Algeria in the last 16. Jogi Löw, recognising that his team had been fortunate in that game and against Ghana in the group – what if Jordan Ayew had squared ...

Substitute Takuma Asano squeezed in a thumping strike from a tight angle to make it 2-1 to Japan and ran over to the photographers in the corner of the stadium in sheer delight. There was a collective pause in the arena as the ball rolled down from the roof of the net before supporters realised it had gone in. • Japan humbling Germany shows 'beauty of football' • Reaction to Germany 1-2 Japan • How Japan evolved to boast 'world-class' squad • Japan fans delay celebrations to clean up stadium Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan had given Germany the lead from the penalty spot in the first half, before Japan substitute Ritsu Doan equalised in the 75th minute. The equaliser came after a string of stunning saves at each end - Japan's Shuichi Gonda pulling off a double stop to deny Serge Gnabry and Jonas Hofmann, before Germany's Manuel Neuer got his fingertips to Junya Ito's effort. Germany, who finished bottom of their group in Russia in 2018, had missed several chances to extend their lead when the score was 1-0. They face stiff opposition in Group E with 2010 winners Spain to come on Sunday, then a final group game against Costa Rica. Before kick-off, Germany's players put their hands over their mouths during a team photo and in the stands a German government minister, Nancy Faeser, wore the OneLove armband. It comes after news the German football federation (DFB) is investigating whether it is legal for Fifa to threaten players with sanction for wearing the OneLove armband in...