Spain v Germany: Germany snatch 1-1 draw

Niclas Fullkrug gives Germany a World Cup lifeline

Germany Highlights 2022 FIFA World Cup

Spain and Germany faced off in the highly-anticipated matchup in the group stage. Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a World Cup lifeline with an 83rd-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw against Spain at Al Bayt Stadium.

The result leaves both teams in contention to qualify for the knockout stages, with Spain top of the group on four points and Germany second on one point. Japan and Costa Rica are also in the group, with Japan currently third on three points and Costa Rica bottom on zero points.

Spain took the lead in the 62nd minute through Alvaro Morata, but Fullkrug's late equaliser earned Germany a share of the points. It was a deserved result for Germany, who had the better chances throughout the game.

Germany will now face Costa Rica in their final group game, while Spain will play Japan. Both teams will be confident of qualifying for the knockout stages, but the final day of the group stage is sure to be tense.