Doha, Nov 22 (UNI) The opening game against Japan will set the tone for the entire campaign for Germany, as a defeat could leave them facing elimination as early as their second match against Spain.
Japan will also do everything in their power to make their first game a success and pave a path to the knockout stages.
With coach Hajime Moriyasu boasting a squad peppered with Bundesliga players, both teams will see plenty of familiar faces among the opposition during Wednesday’s match at the Khalifa International Stadium.