Japan, who made their second surprise at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, will play their second group match against Costa Rica. Spain and Germany in the same group will also have an inevitable confrontation to advance to the round of 16.
First, the match between Japan and Costa Rica will be played today from 18:00. Japan, who became the protagonists of the surprise by winning a 2-1 comeback against strong Germany in the first match of the last group stage, are aiming to win again against Costa Rica in the second match and settle for the round of 16. However, after the last match against Germany, the red light came on due to defender injuries. In fact, the focus is on whether Japan will be able to pull off an easy victory against Costa Rica. MBC caster Kim Seong-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan and commentators Seo Hyeong-wook will broadcast the live match between Japan and Costa Rica.
Then, from 21:30, Belgium and Morocco will play. MBC caster Kim Na-jin and commentator Park Moon-seong will broadcast this game, and the focus is on whether Belgium, who won against Canada in their first game, will be able to win again against Canada Morocco. Expectations are high that Belgium, who are battling to win the World Cup for the first time in their history with the ‘Golden Generation’ at the forefront, can demonstrate their skills.
Then, from 14:05, a match between Croatia and Canada will take place. Previously, Croatia had drawn in their first match against Morocco, an ambush in Africa. At the 2018 Russia World Cup, as a team with the potential to reach the final, the focus is on the possibility of winning 3 points against Canada, and MBC pitcher Shin Seung-dae and commentator Lee Sang-yoon they will send.
Another match that cannot be missed in today’s match is the one between Spain and Germany, broadcast from 3:05 in the morning by caster Jung Yong-gum and commentator Park Chan-woo. Both teams are strong contenders for this World Cup. In the first match, Spain won 7-0 against Costa Rica, while Germany suffered a 1-2 comeback defeat against Japan. Therefore, the second match of the group stage will be a match Germany can never back down from. Expectations are running high that Germany will be able to safely weather this crisis and preserve its pride as a championship candidate.
Baek A-young / Photo courtesy of MBC
