Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Japan sensationally defeated Germany in the first round match of the group stage at the World Cup in Qatar.

The meeting ended with the victory of Japan with a score of 2:1. Ilkay Gundogan opened the score from the penalty spot on 33 minutes. The Japanese goals were scored by Ritsu Doan (75) and Takuma Asano (83).

The Spanish national team defeated Costa Rica with a score of 7:0. Goals were scored by Dani Olmo (11th minute), Marco Asensio (21), Ferran Torres (31 - penalties, 54), Gavi (74), Carlos Soler (90) and Alvaro Morata (90+2).