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New Japan goal camera angle finally shows ball didn't cross line as optical illusion explained

Japan's winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate and huge controversy

Wales Online

FIFA World Cup: Japan's controversial winner, Roberto Martinez's Belgium farewell among talking points on day 12

One of the most-captivating nights at this World Cup so far features controversy, brilliant football and a unique slice of history. These are the five biggest talking points of the day.

ABC News

Spain Survives Moment of Disaster—And May Be Better Off for It

La Furia Roja toed the line of a shock World Cup group stage collapse, but instead came away with a seemingly more favorable knockout stage draw.

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Careless Spain get reality check from Japan

DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.

Bangkok Post

Luis Enrique admits he had no clue Spain were in danger of World Cup 2022 exit

Luis Enrique's Spain made it through to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup despite losing to Japan in their final group game, finishing above Germany on goal difference

Daily Mirror

Who Spain will play in the next round of World Cup and when after Japan defeat

The 2010 champions confirmed their place in the last 16 in Qatar despite their defeat to Japan in their final group stage fixture on Thursday as they finished as runners-up in Group E

Daily Mirror

Japan's magical 142 seconds downs football royalty on extraordinary World Cup night

SPAIN 1-2 JAPAN: The Blue Samurai secured their spot in the World Cup knockout rounds with comeback win over Luis Enrique's men, securing top billing in the group and sending Germany home

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Graeme Souness offers Japan World Cup goal conspiracy theory after ‘very peculiar’ Fifa response

Controversy surrounds whether Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma kept the ball in play before Ao Tanaka’s decisive goal to defeat Spain and secure top spot in Group E

The Independent UK

Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down

Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan won a game that seemed way beyond them in a wild and extraordinary group decider with Unai Simón playing Spain into trouble

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s goal that ultimately eliminated Germany counted thanks to the cruelest geometric twist

Yes, this ball is in-bounds!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Graeme Souness raises World Cup conspiracy theory after "peculiar" FIFA response

Peter Walton admitted it was "very peculiar" that FIFA did not show VAR footage of Japan's goal being overturned with Graeme Souness claiming it offered fuel to believe there was "something untoward"

Daily Mirror

Germany out, Japan through: How dramatic night at World Cup unfolded

Germany finished third behind Spain on goal difference, with Luis Enrique’s side out at one point after trailing Japan while Costa Rica held the lead

The Independent UK

‘The German debacle’: Newspapers in Germany react to group-stage World Cup exit

Germany’s 4-2 win over Costa Rica was not enough, as Japan shocked Spain 2-1 to seal top spot in Group E and send Hansi Flick’s team home

The Independent UK

Why Japan’s winning goal against Spain at World Cup was allowed to stand by VAR

Japan’s famous 2-1 World Cup victory over Spain was shrouded in controversy and VAR mystery after many felt that their winning goal should have been disallowed.

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Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022: Qatar's unforgettable night of chaos makes mockery of FIFA decision

The conclusion of World Cup Group E produced several memorable moments as Japan and Spain squeaked through to the Round of 16 with Germany and Costa Rica eliminated

Wales Online

Graeme Souness suggests 'something untoward is going on' following controversial Japan v Spain goal

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup due to Japan's debatable winner against Spain

Irish Mirror

Didi Hamann fumes at officiating as Germany crash out of the World Cup

Germany beat Costa Rica but elsewhere in the group, Japan produced a shock to defeat Spain

The Independent UK

Spain World Cup 2022 squad guide: Last-16 draw, ones to watch, odds and more ahead of Morocco clash

Spain will be looking to bounce back in the last-16 after their shock defeat to Japan

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The Times of India

Costa Rica vs Germany Highlights: Germany crash out of World Cup despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica

NEW DELHI: A heartbreaking end for European powerhouse Germany as they crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the group stage on Friday. It was their second successive group stage exit after suffering a similar fate in the last edition in Russia.

Wales Online

Referee explains why controversial goal in Japan v Spain game stood despite ball appearing to be out of play

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup after Japan scored a contentious winning goal against Spain in the final game of Group E

Daily Mirror

Germany may fault Spain but they've only themselves to blame for World Cup 2022 exit

COSTA RICA 2-4 GERMANY: Hansi Flick and co are heading from the World Cup after the group stage but would've made it through to the knockouts had Spain dealt with Japan

Radio France Internationale

Japan stun Spain to top Group E as Germany fail again at World Cup

Japan came from behind on Thursday night to beat Spain 2-1 and qualify for the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar as winners of Group E, as Germany crashed out of the tournament despite beating Costa Rica 4-2.

Football London

FIFA explain why Japan goal vs Spain was allowed to stand after World Cup controversy

World Cup news: Ao Tanaka scored Japan's winning goal against Spain but mass controversy has engulfed the moment as it caused Germany to be eliminated from the tournament

The Independent UK

Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Last-16 draw, ones to watch, odds and more ahead of Croatia clash

Group E winners Japan will look to upset the odds again against Croatia in the last-16

USA Today Sports Media Group

Germany was eliminated in the World Cup group stage again and fans roasted them for it

Germany is out early AGAIN.

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