Japan stun Germany in memorable World Cup win

The true beauty of every world cup is always the shockers and upsets, and this tournament is already serving us, barely four days into commencement. 

🇸🇦 Tuesday: Saudi Arabia come back from down 1-0 to beat Argentina.

🇯🇵 Wednesday: Japan come back from down 1-0 to beat Germany.

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A day after Saudi Arabia came from behind to hand Argentina a shocker, Germany received theirs from Japan. 

Japan beat Germany.@adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup

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The Germans took the lead in the first half, through Ilkay Gundogan’s spot kick. 

Germany lead after the first half.#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022

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Foam pulled one back for the Asians in the 75th minute and Takuma Asano went on to complete the comeback in the 88th minute, much to the delight of all Japanese around the world. 

Japan fans celebrating in the streets of Tokyo after their historic win against Germany

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The result means Germany, who lost their opening game in 2018, have now lost two world cup openers for the first time in their history. 

World Cup losses with the most possession:

▪️ 74%: 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 0-2 South Korea, 2018
▪️ 73.8%: 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 1-2 Japan, 2022

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Germany are up next against Spain, while Japan will face Costa Rica in their next Group E game.