pain can back up their big win to kick off the World Cup today by getting one over Germany.
Luis Enrique’s side were as impressive as Costa Rica were poor in their opening Group E match, running riot with seven goals en route to the country’s record World Cup win, Ferran Torres netting a brace with Dani Olmo, Gavi, Marco Asensio, Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata all chipping in with goals.
Germany began the tournament in contrasting fashion, falling to an embarassing 2-1 defeat to Japan – despite having led through Ilkay Gundogan’s penalty – and are now facing a second group stage exit in successive World Cups.
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This game has been billed as the highlight of the whole group stage so far, and there’s plenty riding on it for both teams.
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Here’s all you need to know about the match…
Spain versus Germany is scheduled for 7pm GMT kick-off today, Sunday, November 27, 2022.
The game will take place at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award
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France’s Kylian Mbappe with French President Emmanuel Macron during the trophy ceremony
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Argentina’s captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy following the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail
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Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup
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General view as Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy alongside fans after winning the World Cup
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores a penalty during the penalty shootout past France’s Hugo Lloris
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argentina fans celebrate winning the World Cup in Buenos Aires
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Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez after he is awarded the golden glove award during the trophy ceremony
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi’s shorts are pulled by Croatia’s Marcelo Brozovic
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France’s forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (top) scores his team’s second goal past Morocco’s goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final
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Jude Bellingham reacts to referee Wilton Sampaio in England’s quarter-final with France
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Morocco’s Achraf Dari with Walid Cheddira and teammates celebrate after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final
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Argentina players celebrate after they won on penalty shoot-out the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final
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Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (R) si consoled by Brazil’s forward #11 Raphinha after their team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final
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Morocco players lift up goalkeeper Bono after beating Spain on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time
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Goncalo Ramos celebrates a hat-trick for Portugal in the last-16
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Brazil players make tribute to Pele after reports of his ill health
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Croatia defeat Japan in the first penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup
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Jude Bellingham relaxes after his star dislay against Senegal
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Aziz Behich comes within inches of completing an unlikely Australia comeback against Argentina in the last-16
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Vincent Aboubakar celebrates a famous winner for Cameroon against Brazil
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Luis Suarez stunned as his last World Cup ends in an early exit
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South Korea celebrate knocking out Uruguay with a last-minuter winner in the group stage
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Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma appears to have the ball over the line before crossing it for a goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar
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Germany players stand dejected at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E campaign and match v Costa Rica
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England’s Marcus Rashford scores their first goal from a free kick past Wales’ Danny Ward
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A pitch invader runs across the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup group H match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail
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Ismaila Sarr of Senegal celebrates after their sides victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Ecuador and Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium
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USA’s forward #10 Christian Pulisic scores his team’s first goal past Iran’s goalkeeper #01 Alireza Beiranvand during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and USA at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha
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Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar, left, scores the second goal past Serbia’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic during the World Cup group G soccer match between Cameroon and Serbia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar
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Brazil’s midfielder #05 Casemiro celebrates with teammates after he scored his team’s first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match v Switzerland at Stadium 974 in Doha
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England’s Harry Kane reacts after missing a chance to score v USA
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France’s Kylian Mbappe scores their second goal v Denmark
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Fans from Japan wait for the start of the World Cup group E soccer match v Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar,
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Uruguay’s forward #21 Edinson Cavani (bottom) eyes the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doh
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A Ghana staff member takes selfie with despondent Heung-min Son after victory over South Korea
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Iran’s Mehdi Taremi collides with Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey during theIR FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan
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Belgium’s goalkeeper #01 Thibaut Courtois (R) conceides a goal shot by Morocco’s midfielder #11 Abdelhamid Sabiri (unseen) during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha
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Costa Rica’s Keysher Fuller celebrates scoring their first goal with Yeltsin Tejeda and teammates v Japan
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Germany players pose with their hands covering their mouths as they line up for the team photos prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium
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England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match v Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha
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England’s Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling throw a rubber toy during a training session at Al Wakrah Stadium
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with a banner of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the background
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Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari scores their second goal past Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez
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Wales’ Gareth Bale celebrates scoring their equaliser v USA
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A Cameroon fan waits for the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G l match v Switzerland
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Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates scoring their second goal v Argentina
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England’s Jack Grealish celebrates for Finlay Fisher after scoring their team’s sixth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match v Iran at Khalifa International Stadium
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Alex Scott wears the One Love armband
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Saudi Arabia’s goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais hits Saudi Arabia’s defender Yasser Al-Shahrani in the head during their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match v Argentina at the Lusail Stadium
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Saudi Arabia fans celebrates after their sides second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match v Argentina at Lusail Stadium
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David Beckham in the stands for England v Iran
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Japan’s Takuma Asano scores is side second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match v Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar
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Senegal’s fans wait for the start of the World Cup group A soccer match between Senegal and Netherlands at the Al Thumama Stadium
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France’s Olivier Giroud shoots at goal v Australia
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USA’s Timothy Weah of United States controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match v Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
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Dani Olmo of Spain scores their team’s first goal past Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium
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England fans cheer at BOXPARK Croydon as they watch a live broadcast of England’s opening group-round match versus Iran
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Ecuador’s Enner Valencia, right, scores his second goal against Qatar’s goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb during the World Cup, group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Kho
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View of a giant replica World Cup in Qatar
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TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 6.30pm ahead of the 7pm kick off.
Live stream: The BBC iPlayer will broadcast the match live online.
Live blog: You can also follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Alvaro Morata started the Costa Rica game on the bench due to a bout of flu, but was clearly well enough to come onto the pitch and score as a second half sub. Enrique might play his only recognised No.9 from the start, although Torres, Olmo and company didn’t do badly in the opener.
Leroy Sane missed Germany’s opener through injury but Hansi Flick could have him available, to potentially dovetail with Jamal Musiala in attack against La Roja.
Musiala will be vital for Germany against Spain
They say form goes out of the window in big tournament matches like this, and Germany better hope so after a humbling start to their World Cup, in total juxtaposition to Spain’s rapid explosion from the blocks.
Don’t expect a complete walkover here, though. Germany will be champing at the bit for a response to their Japan defeat and Spain know a draw should keep them in pole position for the last 16.
1-1 draw
Spain wins: 8
Draws: 8
Germany wins: 9
Last World Cup meeting: Germany 0-1 Spain, 2010 semi-final
Spain win: 13/10
Draw: 13/5
Germany win: 19/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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