Spain edged Germany on goal difference to take the second spot.

Spain edged Germany on goal difference to take the second spot.

Spain edged Germany on goal difference to take the second spot.

Germany crashed out of the FIFA World Cup despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica in their final Group E game. The  four-time champions ended third after Japan stunned Spain 2-1 to top the group. Spain edged Germany on goal difference to take the second spot.

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Serge Gnabry is congratulated by Thomas Mueller on scoring the opening goal. Photo: AFP/Franck Fife