Japan upsets Germany with late comeback in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

By Javed Baloch Nov 23, 2022 | viageeks.com image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup

Japan 2 -1 Germany

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The only goal from Germany came from the penalty spot he as Gundogan converted it in t32nd minute of the game. image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup

This is the first time Japan has beaten their European opponents. Japan made history despite their first goal from Daizen Maeda being ruled out for offside. image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup

Germany's second goal was ruled offside as well as Kai Havertz found the net from close range just before the first half whistle. image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup

Germany has won the World Cup four times and are considered by many as one of the favorites for this edition as well. image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup

It is worth remembering that Germany finished at the bottom of their Group in the 2018 FIFA World Cup which was played in Russia. image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup

Germany and Japan next face Spain and Costa Rica in their remaining group-stage matches in Group E. image credits: Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup