Mateo Kovacic's double saw Croatia to impressive win in Turkey, while Belgium claimed a friendly win in Germany to increase the pressure on the Euro 2024 hosts.
Mesut Ozil, the former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder, has announced his retirement at the age of 34.
Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident.
Hansi Flick will remain as Germany coach despite the four-time World Cup winners exiting this year's tournament in the group stages.
Graeme Souness has called upon FIFA to release conclusive evidence the ball stayed in play which led to Japan's dramatic winner against Spain and knocked out Germany.
Germany suffered a second consecutive World Cup group-stage exit despite a thrilling 4-2 win over Costa Rica on a night of sensational Group E drama in Qatar.
The extraordinary story of Niclas Fullkrug, the unlikely hero who has emerged from nowhere to ignite Germany's World Cup campaign.
Sky Sports' writers reflect on Sunday's talking points as Belgium seem to have been derailed by Kevin De Bruyne’s claim they are 'too old' to win the World Cup.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 3 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 3 | -8 | 3 |
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