The essential :
Germany challenges Japan to start its 2022 World Cup on Wednesday in Group E. Kick-off scheduled for 2 p.m.
Winners of the World Cup four times, the Germans are among the ogres of the competition likely to go all the way.
In this difficult pool with Spain and Costa Rica in particular, the Japanese will try to exist in the race for the eighth.
13:24
Japan comes to play football
Eighth finalists four years ago, the Japanese do not hesitate to take risks by fielding a fairly offensive team against the Germans.
The right lane will be held by former OM side Sakai and Reims attacking midfielder Ito.
Another former Marseille, Nagatamo, is left side.
13:16
Germany with Gündogan in the middle and without a real nine
German coach Hans-Dieter Flick preferred to start Manchester City midfielder Gündogan alongside Kimmich in midfield instead of Goretzka.
No real top striker tomorrow, but Havertz and Müller should share the axis.
10:49
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