For the first time, a female referee will take charge of a World Cup game with France's Stephanie Frappart the woman in the middle for Costa Rica versus Germany. In fact, Frappart will be part of an all-girl group of on-field officials. The 38-year-old is joined by assistant referees Neuza Back and Karen Diaz Medina. Havertz among the German subs 12 Trapp, 22 Ter Stegen; 4 Ginter, 5 Kehrer, 7 Havertz, 9 Fullkrug, 11 Gotze, 16 Klostermann, 17 Brandt, 18 Hofmann, 20 Gunter, 23 Schlotterbeck, 24 Adeyemi, 25 Bella-Kotchap, 26 Moukoko No Fullkrug for Germany There's just the one change for Germany, but it's not the one that everyone expected. Leroy Sane and not Niclas Fullkrug is the man brought in by Hansi Flick with Thilo Kehrer missing out.
Kick-off time: 7pm GMT Live stream: ITV X TV channel: ITV 4 Group E: LIVE TABLE Costa Rica XI: Navas, Duarte, Waston, Vargas, Fuller, Borges, Tejeda, Oviedo, Aguilera, Venegas, Campbell Germany XI: Neuer, Kimmich, Sule, Rudiger, Raum, Goretzka, Gundogan, Musiala, Sane, Muller, Gnabry BETTING SPECIAL - GET £40 IN FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP Stay up to date with all the latest from the Group E clash... Costa Rica 0-0 Germany 3. The outswinging corner is headed powerfully clear by Fuller, but the Germans quickly regain possession to build again.
It's clear that this is the way it's going to be. 2. It didn't take long for Musiala to showcase his outrageous talents. With barely 90 seconds on the clock, the forward collects possession, skips away from his man and unleashes a curling strike that Navas has to push away for a corner. Kick-off - Costa Rica v Germany 1. Stephanie Frappart blows her whistle, and Germany get this all-important match underway. And it's not long until the French referee blows her second whistle with Muller catching Borges on the side of the head as they challenged for an aerial ball. Here come the two teams! The pre-match light show was spectacular if unnecessary.
It means Joshua Kimmich drops back into a right-back position, while Ilkay Gundogan sits deeper in midfield. Sane's arrival on the left is likely to see Jamal Musiala operate as a number ten. Germany (4-2-3-1): 1 Neuer; 6 Kimmich, 15 Sule, 2 Rudiger, 3 Raum; 21 Gundogan, 8 Goretzka; 10 Gnabry, 14 Musiala, 19 Sane; 13 Muller On the Costa Rican bench 18 Alvarado, 23 Sequeira, 2 Chacon, 7 Contreras, 9 Bennette, 10 Ruiz, 13 Torres, 14 Salas, 16 Martinez, 21 Lopez, 22 Matarrita, 24 Wilson, 25 Hernandez, 26 Zamora Vargas in for Costa Rica Costa Rica (3-4-3): 1 Navas; 6 Duarte, 19 Waston, 3 Vargas; 4 Fuller, 5 Borges, 17 Tejeda, 8 Oviedo; 20 Aguilera, 11 Venegas, 12 Campbell Germany huge favourites for success Germany's need for victory combined with the lasting memory of Costa Rica's disastrous opener with Spain have ensured the bookies are heavily favouring the 2014 world champions for this one.
" Countdown to kick-off There's just ten minutes until the action gets underway at the Al Bayt Stadium so let us paint a picture - or a face. How they stand in E All is calm at the moment, and this is how they currently sit in Group E. However, expect plenty of twists and turns throughout the course of the evening.
Four years ago at Russia 2018, Die Mannschaft - then reigning world champions - suffered the unthinkable by crashing out at the group stage. Tonight, Hansi Flick's team must prevail at the Al Bayt Stadium to ensure they don't suffer the same fate - and even then it's not guaranteed. The Germans also have to rely on matters a few miles away at the Khalifa International Stadium where Japan are taking on Spain in Group E's other contest. Costa Rica, meanwhile, have their fate in their own hands. Nobody gave Luis Fernando Suarez's side a chance after they were crushed 7-0 by Spain in their opener eight days ago. However, Los Ticos rallied to beat Japan (the conquerers of Germany) on matchday two, and another win here will ensure the unlikeliest of qualifications.
The football that is about to follow may not be, but a win for both sides is absolutely essential. The two sets of players know exactly what they need to do, and that focus is etched on each and every face as they take to the field. Both anthems are overseen with national pride and energy. Now let's take that passion into the match. Live from Al Bayt Stadium Our man in the ground this evening is Martin Blackburn, and he's been busy assessing Germany's position ahead of kick-off: "So there is no more margin for error for Germany.
"The 2014 winners were embarrassingly dumped out in the group stage in Russia four years ago. "The same fate awaits them unless they can beat Costa Rica in their third game of what has so far been an underwhelming effort from Hansi Flick’s men. For the first time since 1938 they failed to win either of their opening two group games and former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane starts in a bid to get them firing.
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Martin BlackburnThe Sun "Yet Costa Rica will be fired up too as they also have a chance of reaching the last 16 despite their disastrous 7-0 defeat to Spain in their first game. "They produced something of a miracle turn around to beat Japan earlier this week so go into this one with confidence restored. "French ref Stephanie Frappart will make history as the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game. " Countdown to kick-off There's just ten minutes until the action gets underway at the Al Bayt Stadium so let us paint a picture - or a face. How they stand in E All is calm at the moment, and this is how they currently sit in Group E. However, expect plenty of twists and turns throughout the course of the evening. Spain will progress if they avoid defeat to Japan, while the Japanese will qualify with a victory - and possibly a draw providing Costa Rica's match with Germany also finishes level.
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Hansi Flick's team are massively odds-on for success, while Costa Rica are a whopping 25/1. Worth a nibble in a three-horse race? Costa Rica win 25/1 Draw 10/1 Germany win 1/10 Odds from Betfair correct at the time of post publication. Readers, what's the score?! Germany need a victory to have any thoughts of making the Last 16, but are yet to find that winning formula in Qatar. Meanwhile, Costa Rica conceded seven in their Group E opener before rallying to keep a clean sheet against Japan. How will this one pan out? You decide - and if you get it right, you could be in with a chance of claiming a £5, 000 prize! All to play for in E Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of the crucial clash between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 World Cup.
Costa Rica vs Germany: Date, TV channel and live stream for World Cup clashLive BlogWon't costa thing Updated: 19:03, 1 Dec 2022GERMANY take on Costa Rica in a must-win match if they are to qualify for the last-16 and the clash is UNDERWAY! Hansi Flick's side currently sit rock-bottom of the group having lost their opening match against Japan before drawing with Spain. But the European giants can still qualify should they beat Costa Rica in their final group encounter. However, Germany will need a huge favour from Spain when they take on second-place Japan in the other fixture. And Flick has decided his team for the clash, opting for Thomas Muller in attack ahead of Kai Havertz and Niclas Fullkrug, who scored last time out. Kick-off time: 7pm GMT Live stream: ITV X TV channel: ITV 4 Group E: LIVE TABLE Costa Rica XI: Navas, Duarte, Waston, Vargas, Fuller, Borges, Tejeda, Oviedo, Aguilera, Venegas, Campbell Germany XI: Neuer, Kimmich, Sule, Rudiger, Raum, Goretzka, Gundogan, Musiala, Sane, Muller, Gnabry BETTING SPECIAL - GET £40 IN FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP Stay up to date with all the latest from the Group E clash...
Costa Rica vs Germany: Date, TV channel and live stream for World Cup clashLive BlogWon't costa thing Updated: 14:03 ET, Dec 1 2022GERMANY take on Costa Rica in a must-win match if they are to qualify for the last-16 and the clash is UNDERWAY! Hansi Flick's side currently sit rock-bottom of the group having lost their opening match against Japan before drawing with Spain. But the European giants can still qualify should they beat Costa Rica in their final group encounter. However, Germany will need a huge favour from Spain when they take on second-place Japan in the other fixture. And Flick has decided his team for the clash, opting for Thomas Muller in attack ahead of Kai Havertz and Niclas Fullkrug, who scored last time out.
For Costa Rica, they equation is simple: victory will see them through to the last 16. A draw would only be good enough if Japan are beaten by Spain. Germany must win - and then wait on the result from the Khalifa International Stadium. A Spanish victory would see Die Mannschaft through, but the other two possibilities would bring goal difference into play. Credit: FIFA. com Girls rule the world History will be made at the Al Bayt Stadium this evening before a ball is even kicked. For the first time, a female referee will take charge of a World Cup game with France's Stephanie Frappart the woman in the middle for Costa Rica versus Germany. In fact, Frappart will be part of an all-girl group of on-field officials.
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It means Joshua Kimmich drops back into a right-back position, while Ilkay Gundogan sits deeper in midfield. Sane's arrival on the left is likely to see Jamal Musiala operate as a number ten. Germany (4-2-3-1): 1 Neuer; 6 Kimmich, 15 Sule, 2 Rudiger, 3 Raum; 21 Gundogan, 8 Goretzka; 10 Gnabry, 14 Musiala, 19 Sane; 13 Muller On the Costa Rican bench 18 Alvarado, 23 Sequeira, 2 Chacon, 7 Contreras, 9 Bennette, 10 Ruiz, 13 Torres, 14 Salas, 16 Martinez, 21 Lopez, 22 Matarrita, 24 Wilson, 25 Hernandez, 26 Zamora Vargas in for Costa Rica Costa Rica (3-4-3): 1 Navas; 6 Duarte, 19 Waston, 3 Vargas; 4 Fuller, 5 Borges, 17 Tejeda, 8 Oviedo; 20 Aguilera, 11 Venegas, 12 Campbell Germany huge favourites for success Germany's need for victory combined with the lasting memory of Costa Rica's disastrous opener with Spain have ensured the bookies are heavily favouring the 2014 world champions for this one.
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The 38-year-old is joined by assistant referees Neuza Back and Karen Diaz Medina. Havertz among the German subs 12 Trapp, 22 Ter Stegen; 4 Ginter, 5 Kehrer, 7 Havertz, 9 Fullkrug, 11 Gotze, 16 Klostermann, 17 Brandt, 18 Hofmann, 20 Gunter, 23 Schlotterbeck, 24 Adeyemi, 25 Bella-Kotchap, 26 Moukoko No Fullkrug for Germany There's just the one change for Germany, but it's not the one that everyone expected. Leroy Sane and not Niclas Fullkrug is the man brought in by Hansi Flick with Thilo Kehrer missing out.
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"The same fate awaits them unless they can beat Costa Rica in their third game of what has so far been an underwhelming effort from Hansi Flick’s men. For the first time since 1938 they failed to win either of their opening two group games and former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane starts in a bid to get them firing. Martin BlackburnThe Sun "Yet Costa Rica will be fired up too as they also have a chance of reaching the last 16 despite their disastrous 7-0 defeat to Spain in their first game. "They produced something of a miracle turn around to beat Japan earlier this week so go into this one with confidence restored. "French ref Stephanie Frappart will make history as the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game.
Here come the two teams! The pre-match light show was spectacular if unnecessary. The football that is about to follow may not be, but a win for both sides is absolutely essential. The two sets of players know exactly what they need to do, and that focus is etched on each and every face as they take to the field. Both anthems are overseen with national pride and energy.
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