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Croatia reached the last 16 after a tension-filled 0-0 draw with Belgium that ensured the last hurrah of the Belgian “golden generation” ended in a dismal exit.
Germany have suffered a shock defeat to Japan,becoming the second powerhouse after Argentina to get off to a poor start,while there were no such issues for the 2010 champions.
How will this year’s World Cup play out? Here’s our handy guide to each group in Qatar with a sharper focus on Australia’s tough Group D opponents.
Social Media was in full swing this morning,as it became apparent that World Champions Germany had suffered the indignity of being eliminated in the group stages.
Germany became the fourth World Cup holder of the last five to exit the next tournament at the group stage.
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Sweden and Mexico both qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup after the Swedes won 3-0.
Defending world champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a shock 2-0 loss to South Korea.
South Korea are going to rely on maximum effort and the unpredictability of football when they look to shock the world.
Sweden's players have put a turbulent 36 hours behind them and are ready to take on Mexico in a game they must win to advance to the knockout stages.