Croatia vs Canada LIVE: World Cup 2022 result, final score and reaction as Alphonso Davies and co are knocked out

Alphonso Davies netted Canada’s first goal at a men’s World Cup but it was Croatia, spearheaded by a brace from Andrej Kramaric, who came away with an impressive 4-1 Group F win on Sunday that ended any hope of the North Americans advancing while keeping their own alive.

After Davies had scored with a bullet header just over a minute into play, Croatia showed their class with Kramaric levelling in the 36th minute and Marko Livaja putting the 2018 finalists ahead just before the break.

Croatia got two more after the break, with Kramaric getting his second in the 70th minute and Lovro Majer scoring in stoppage time.

Croatia join Morocco at the top of the Group F standings on four points and now need only a draw in their final game against Belgium to progress. Canada, in the World Cup for just the second time, are bottom of the table and still looking for their first ever win.

Follow all the action with our live blog below:

Croatia vs Canada

• FULL-TIME: Canada exit World Cup as Croatia secure 4-1 victory in Group F

• 90+4’ GOAL! Majer gets on scoresheet in cruel late blow for Canada (CRO 4-1 CAN)

• 70’ GOAL! Kramaric adds second with another brilliant finish (CRO 3-1 CAN)

• 44’ GOAL! Livaja grabs Croatia’s second to put them in front (CRO 2-1 CAN)

• 37’ GOAL! Kramaric caps off neat move as Croatia equalise (CRO 1-1 CAN)

• 26’ NO GOAL! Kramaric rolls home a finish but flag is up for offside (CRO 0-1 CAN)

• 2’ GOAL! Davies powers in header to give Canada dream start (CRO 0-1 CAN)

• Morocco shock Belgium 2-0 to blow Group F wide open

Hansi Flick reverses roles after Japan loss as substitutes save Germany against Spain

21:23 , Alex Pattle

By Richard Jolly at the Al Bayt Stadium

If substitutes were Germany’s nemeses against Japan, a replacement turned their rescuer against Spain. Hansi Flick was outwitted as Hajime Moriyasu’s changes conjured a famous win for the Japanese. Flick could at least savour the sense of a role reversal when Niclas Fullkrug lashed a shot past Unai Simon after a move that involved another whom Flick had introduced, in Leroy Sane. Germany, who had conceded in the 83rd minute to Japan, scored in it against Spain.

Given the gulf in class at times, they may not have deserved a draw. Yet for decades, Germany were the specialists in prevailing, whether emphatically or efficiently, on penalties or within regulation time. They pilfered a point.

Hansi Flick reverses roles after Japan loss as substitutes save Germany against Spain

Germany cling on to World Cup hopes and expose Spain’s flaws with battling draw

21:14 , Jamie Braidwood

Report by Miguel Delaney at the Al Bayt Stadium

A draw that might just show why a burgeoning Spain will fall short of winning this World Cup, and prevent Germany from falling out of it. It’s that fine a line, from an enthralling 1-1 draw.

Hansi Flick’s side need much more than that in their next game against Costa Rica, and also a favour off Spain against Japan, but they should feel considerable relief here. They have survived. They have persevered. It is remarkable to think that these sides went into this World Cup as equals, and that this game ended level. Spain were so much the better side, as evidenced by their positions in the group. Luis Enrique’s team also have flaws, as evidenced by the way they gave this win up.

Flick and Niclas Fullkrug do deserve credit there. They didn’t exactly display Spain’s class but they did show considerable resilience.

It can’t be discounted how badly they needed this, even if Costa Rica’s win over Japan took some of the edge off the game, and they need to drastically up things.

Germany cling on to World Cup hopes and expose Spain’s flaws with battling draw

Spain vs Germany: Joshua Kimmich toils in shadows cast by luminous Pedri and Gavi

21:11 , Alex Pattle

For Spain, the message was to avoid complacency; to maintain the focus and intent that resulted in a 7-0 evisceration of Costa Rica last week. In Germany’s case, it was a rallying cry to find a level above the one displayed in a 2-1 loss to Japan. That would be the minimum requirement to keep alive the dream of stitching a fifth star onto the black block of night sky on their new jersey.

In Al Khor, Pedri and Gavi set out to avoid an eclipse and bring the bewitching, near-blinding light they had supplied against Costa Rica, a shimmer that has at times distracted from the grime coating this World Cup. All the while, Joshua Kimmich was tasked with toiling in the shadows cast by the ceaselessly creative teenagers, positioning himself between them, tracing the runs of whoever glided closer to him.

The 27-year-old, seen by some as the heir to Phillip Lahm, is in a simplified sense flexible and functional; able to excel in defensive midfield and at right back, much like Lahm before him. The midfield role was the one in which Kimmich was absorbed here. But the Bayern Munich star, like his teammates with their respective duties, often struggled in his venture to stifle those precocious playmakers.

More here:

Joshua Kimmich toils in shadows cast by luminous Pedri and Gavi

Spain vs Germany player ratings: Super subs thrive as Alvaro Morata and Niclas Fullkrug score off bench

21:05 , Karl Matchett

Two big impacts off the subs bench - one for each team - leaves us with a draw in Group E. It means Germany have a lot to do in the final game, while Spain are top of the group.

Jamal Musiala and Pedri were both impressive, but the same cannot be said for some of the more senior players on show.

Player ratings from Spain 1-1 Germany.

Spain vs Germany player ratings: Super subs thrive, Morata and Fullkrug net off bench

FULL TIME! Spain 1-1 Germany

20:54 , Jamie Braidwood

All square! Germany stay bottom of Group E, but they can still progress going into their final game against Costa Rica. They may need a favour from Spain, though, against Japan.

Spain 1-1 Germany

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90+5 mins: CHANCE! Brilliant from Goretzka to slide back and win possession, and suddenly Germany spring forward! Sane is played in and has Fullkrug to his right, but he tries to go around Simon! The Spain goalkeeper sees it out and then collects the corner!

Late drama!

Spain 1-1 Germany

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90+4 mins: The clipped cross from Kimmich goes over everyone. Goretzka had blocked off Busquets to create space for Rudiger anyway so it’s brought back for a foul.

Spain 1-1 Germany

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90+2 mins: Late attacks from both Spain and Germany, but the defences win out. Carvajal, however, concedes a cheap corner with a backwards header at the far post!

Spain 1-1 Germany

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90 minutes: There will be six minutes added on.

Spain 1-1 Germany

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89 mins: Important tackle! Morata is slipped in down the right channel but Nico Schlotterbeck gets back to make a sliding challenge in the box.

Spain 1-1 Germany

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87 mins: Do either team have a big finish? This kind of suits both of them. Spain are fine with a draw, while Germany would have bitten your hand off for a point after going behind.

GOAL! Spain 1-1 Germany (FULLKRUG 83’)

20:40 , Jamie Braidwood

ANOTHER BIG IMPACT! If Morata’s finish was style, this is pure power from Niclas Fullkrug! The ball is rolled into Musiala, before the striker takes over. From the angle, he smashes a shot past Simon and high into the roof of the net.

Big, big equaliser.

Spain 1-0 Germany

20:39 , Jamie Braidwood

81 mins: Straight into the wall from Kimmich, as Morata then heads the corner away at the near post.

Spain 1-0 Germany

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78 mins: Handball? Sane has brought some intent to the Germany attack. He dribbles inside the box and weaves between challenges, before his flick catches Busquets’ hand. Germany ask for a penalty but his hand was down.

Fullkrug then runs into Laporte and wins a free-kick on the edge. Chance for Kimmich...

Spain 1-0 Germany

20:32 , Jamie Braidwood

74 mins: HUGE CHANCE! It should be 1-1! Spain’s back line is all over the place and Musiala is slipped through! He has time and space, maybe too much, and Simon stands up to make the save!

Musiala had Fullkrig to his left - the square ball was on for what would have been a certain tap-in.

Spain 1-0 Germany

20:31 , Jamie Braidwood

73 mins: Chance! Better from Germany, who at least now have a presence with Füllkrug. The impressive Musiala gets around the outside and squares it, but Fullkrug can’t beat Rodri to the front post.

Spain 1-0 Germany

20:30 , Jamie Braidwood

71 mins: There is danger now for Germany with the pace of Williams out on the right. He almost sets up Koke with a dink inside - but Neuer collects.

Remember, Germany will not be out if they lose. But they will require a favour from Spain and for them to beat Japan, as well as a swing of goal difference.

Spain 1-0 Germany

20:27 , Jamie Braidwood

68 mins: There are changes coming for Germany too, three in fact. Sane, Klosterman and Füllkrug replace Muller, Gundogan and Kehrer.

Spain 1-0 Germany

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This is what it means!

Spain 1-0 Germany

20:25 , Jamie Braidwood

64 mins: CHANCE! It could be 2-0 Spain! La Roja roll forward and the ball is worked out to Asensio, who is free in space. The forward gets the shot all wrong, though, and it’s fired over the bar.

It’s his last involvement as Nico Williams comes on, while Koke replaces Gavi in midfield.

GOAL! Spain 1-0 Germany (MORATA 62)

20:19 , Jamie Braidwood

IMPACT! Deadlock broken!

And what a finish this is from Morata! Alba rolls a cross to the front post, where Morata beats Sule with his run. The striker leads with his right foot and dinks a delightful finish that beats Neuer at his near post! Stunning improvisation.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:19 , Jamie Braidwood

61 mins: Superb play again from Musiala to duck in between two Spain challenges and win a free kick. It gives Germany another set-piece chance. This time, even if they had beat the line, the delivery from Kimmich drifts out. Poor.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:17 , Jamie Braidwood

60 mins: We’ve reached an hour. We’ve also reached a lull.

This game needs a goal, which is not the first time we’ve said that at this World Cup.

Spain 0-0 Germany

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58 mins; Shot! Lovely roll of the hips from Olmo to create space 30 yards from goal. He shoots but it’s straight at Neuer, who collects.

Spain 0-0 Germany

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57 mins: Yellow! Asensio gets the run on Goretzka down the right, so the Germany midfielder hauls him down on the touchline.

Spain 0-0 Germany

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55 mins: SAVE! Let off again for Spain, and Simon! The goalkeeper rolls a risky pass out to Pedri, with Kimmich breathing down his neck. Germany win it back and Kimmich is teed up for the shot, which is saved by Simon to his right.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:11 , Jamie Braidwood

54 mins: And Enrique has seen enough! Ferran is off and Alvaro Morata is on. Asensio moves over to the right.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:11 , Jamie Braidwood

51 mins: The pattern of the second half has resumed where the first half left off: Germany getting plenty of numbers and pressure around the ball in midfield and making it hard for Pedri and Gavi to create.

Olmo then runs at Kehrer, who does well to see it out for a goal kick.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:08 , Jamie Braidwood

49 mins: Chance for Germany after Gundogan steps across Busquets to win a free kick on the left... Spain again were able to catch Germany offside with the high line.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:05 , Jamie Braidwood

47 mins: Smart play between Olmo and Asensio, who bursts into the space down the left wing. Ferran was free at the back post but Neuer collects the cross. Would have required a sublime ball to find him.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:03 , Jamie Braidwood

46 mins: Raum swings an early cross into the box. Carvajal gets a touch on it and Simon collects. Muller then presses high and cuts out Laporte.

Spain 0-0 Germany

20:02 , Jamie Braidwood

The players are back out and the second half is moments away.

No changes at the break.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:57 , Jamie Braidwood

It needs to be remembered, though, that Germany need to win more. Are they doing enough to do that, or are they just trying to limit Spain? They look short of a forward, that much is clear.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:53 , Jamie Braidwood

Half time stats, via Squawka.

xG: 0.16-0.12

Shots: 4-3

Shots on target: 1-1

Accurate passes: 322-137

Possession: 68%-32%

HALF TIME! Spain 0-0 Germany

19:48 , Jamie Braidwood

Interesting. Germany make it to half time and Jurgen Klinsmann is “very pleased”.

“They worked themselves into the game. At the start they were a little bit nervous but they pressed high and made them nervous. Set-pieces will be key in the second half. They grew throughout the first 45 minutes.”

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:47 , Jamie Braidwood

45+2 mins: More chaos at the set-piece, this time at the other end. Olmo’s cross towards the back post bobbles around the Germany box before hacked away for a corner. Germany clear and get to half time.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:45 , Jamie Braidwood

45 mins: Save! Another set-piece, another shot from Germany. The ball drops to Rudiger at the back post and his volley from the angle is saved by Simon, as Spain mop up the rebound.

Two minutes added on.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:44 , Jamie Braidwood

43 mins: That’s sublime from Musiala. He receives the ball with his back to goal before holding off Rodri. He skips away but is brought down by Busquets, who is booked.

NO GOAL! Spain 0-0 Germany

19:40 , Jamie Braidwood

No, offside! Let off for Spain, as Rudiger was in so much space at the back post! The cross from Kimmich’s was sublime. The line from Spain was static. But Rudiger went a split second too soon with his run before powering the header past Simon.

Also, that goal was ruled out very quickly by the VAR. Well done.

GOAL! Spain 0-1 Germany (RUDIGER 40’)

19:39 , Jamie Braidwood

Germany stun Spain from a set-piece!

Spain 0-0 Germany

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36 mins: Yellow! Ferran now pops up on the left and takes Kehrer inside with a diagonal run. The West Ham defender lunges in and doesn’t get the ball. That’s a booking.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:35 , Jamie Braidwood

34 mins: Olmo again finds space down the left, this time staying onside. Sule gets back to make the challenge.

From the corner, it’s flicked on to Ferran at the back post. Musiala gets a brilliant block in as Ferran got his shot away!

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:34 , Jamie Braidwood

32 mins: CHANCE! Olmo makes the run down the left side and gets away from Rudiger. He squares the ball across the box and finds Ferran, but he can’t keep the first-time shot down! Big chance, but actually Olmo was offside on the initial run. Good line from Rudiger.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:32 , Jamie Braidwood

31 mins: This is how close we’ve come to the opening goal. Still, I think we expected more from this game.

Spain 0-0 Germany

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30 mins: Someone has just won the Rudiger bingo. The defender lets fly from 30 yards after Spain sit off and the shot is miles off target.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:29 , Jamie Braidwood

28 mins: It’s been a sloppy 10 minutes or so, with chances now coming from mistakes in possession. Spain are on top but Germany will be happy with how their pressing plan is working so far.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:27 , Jamie Braidwood

26 mins: Let off for Germany! Neuer passes it straight out to Olmo, who is sharp to pick out Ferran. The Barcelona forward had space but was not quick enough with his touch, and Raum can get back to make the challenge before he gets his shot off.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:25 , Jamie Braidwood

24 mins: Close! Best moment from Germany so far. They win it back with good pressure on the halfway line. It’s flicked to Muller, who may have been offside, but Spain are able to cut it out. Simon passes it straight out to Gnabry, who shoots wide after cutting onto his left foot.

Spain 0-0 Germany

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23 mins: Not too clever from Spain as Laporte passes back to Simon, who has to volley into touch under pressure from Muller.

Enrique crouches on his haunches.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:22 , Jamie Braidwood

21 mins: Spain come alive through Pedri as he finds space to burst forward. Germany show him inside and crowd him out, before Gavi tries to find Ferran with a drag-back and flick. Germany have good numbers behind the ball and Spain’s attack breaks down as Jordi Alba drags a shot wide on his right foot.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:20 , Jamie Braidwood

20 mins: We have now, in the last few minutes, settled into more of a pattern. The atmosphere in the Al Bayt Stadium doesn’t sound too lively yet either, certainly in comparison to Argentina vs Mexico last night.

Spain 0-0 Germany

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17 mins: Carvajal almost plays Spain into danger with a square pass, but Simon is able to clear it up. Spain then play out confidently between Pedri and Busquets.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:15 , Jamie Braidwood

13 mins: This match had high billing but it has so far lived up to the hype. It’s being played at a frantic pace and is a level above most of what we have seen at this World Cup so far. Spain in charge of the possession so far.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:11 , Jamie Braidwood

10 mins: Chance! That’s lovely play from Germany. They play through the Spain press as Gundogan flicks it forward to Goretzka, who drives on. His pass to Gnabry is a little late but Simon rushes out to make the sliding stop. Gnabry might have just been offside.

What a pace to this!

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:09 , Jamie Braidwood

8 mins: On second viewing, does Neuer get a bit lucky there? Olmo’s shot was fierce but Neuer almost palmed it into his own net. In the end he was quite lucky it only hit the bar.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:07 , Jamie Braidwood

6 mins: SAVE! Wow - Spain look super sharp early on. It’s worked out to Dani Olmo on the left and he cuts inside before unleashing a stunning strike, that’s tipped onto the bar by Manuel Neuer.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:05 , Jamie Braidwood

4 mins: Goreztka crunches into Gavi - but it’s Spain who have made the brighter start. Pedri helps to work it into a dangerous position but Ferran’s touch on the edge of the box lets him down.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:02 , Jamie Braidwood

2 mins: Then in the other direction Spain swarm Musiala when he gets his first touch. It should be a brilliant battle between the Bayern midfielder and Gavi.

Spain 0-0 Germany

19:02 , Jamie Braidwood

1 min: Spain get us started in charge of the ball - but Muller is pushing high.

KICK OFF! Spain 0-0 Germany

19:00 , Jamie Braidwood

Underway! Spain are all in red and look fearsome ahead of this crucial Group E clash. Can Germany respond?

Spain vs Germany

18:57 , Jamie Braidwood

The players are out and Germany look fired up after the anthems. They are the team who will need to hit the ground running here.

Spain vs Germany

18:53 , Jamie Braidwood

The last time these two teams met at the World Cup was in the 2010 semi-final, as Carlos Puyol’s header earned the Spanish a 1-0 win in South Africa. They would go on to win the World Cup by beating the Netherlands in the final, with Germany winning the 2014 World Cup four years later.

Two proper World Cup countries, these.

Spain vs Germany

18:49 , Jamie Braidwood

Group E permutations

After Costa Rica’s shock 1-0 win over Japan earlier today, no team can either be elimated or qualify for the last 16 tonight.

A Spain win would put Luis Enrique’s side in complete control. They would only need to draw against Japan to win the group in their last game. A Germany defeat would not be the end of the world. As long as they beat Costa Rica and Japan lose to Spain, they would be through. This would also be the case if Spain and Germany draw.

A Germany win would put all four teams on three points ahead of the final fixtures, but Spain and Germany would both be in a strong position.

What are the group tiebreakers at the World Cup?

Spain vs Germany

18:46 , Jamie Braidwood

Belgium’s shock World Cup defeat by Morocco on Sunday led to riots on the streets of Brussels, with photos and videos showing cars being smashed and upturned, and fires being started.

The incidents in the Belgian capital, which saw riot police deployed, followed the national football team’s surprise 2-0 loss to Morocco in Group F, a result that puts Roberto Martinez’s side on the brink of an early exit from the competition in Qatar.

Belgium fans riot in Brussels after World Cup defeat by Morocco

Spain vs Germany

18:44 , Jamie Braidwood

Prediction?

Germany simply cannot afford to lose here and with their added desperation, a major response is probable. Spain will be a tricky test, but we’ll lean on the character of a world class side fighting back to earn a 2-1 win here to get back on track in Qatar.

Spain vs Germany

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How special is this kid?

Barcelona’s 18-year-old Gavi became the country’s youngest World Cup player, and the youngest to score since Brazil great Pele in 1958 after netting in their 7-0 win over Costa Rica.

He starts again toady alongside the 19-year-old Pedri, who was also magnificent against Costa Rica.

Spain vs Germany

18:29 , Jamie Braidwood

Luis Enrique warned overconfidence could cause Spain’s downfall when they face Germany in their second Group E clash on Sunday.

Spain dominated their opening contest, trouncing Costa Rica 7-0 with the highest margin of any win in Qatar so far and netting the most goals the country have ever scored in a World Cup match.

It was a performance that surprised even their manager, who urged his players to remain measured in their response to the decisive victory.

Enrique said: “We tried to manage that victory with all normality. We got the three points, that’s it.

“It was a resounding victory that fills us with confidence, but we shouldn’t have too much confidence. We are facing an opponent, Germany, against which we cannot be overconfident otherwise they will hammer us.

“We have a very smart squad, smart enough to know that we have to respect our opponent, and we will have to give it our all. It’s a great challenge.”

Luis Enrique warns Spain not to underestimate Germany in crucial World Cup clash

Spain vs Germany

18:22 , Jamie Braidwood

Germany boss Hansi Flick wants the focus on his side redirected from politics to competitive matters as they approach their critical encounter with Spain on Sunday.

Germany sit third in Group E after one round of matches following their surprise 2-1 loss to Japan on Wednesday, so picking up points against Spain – coming off a 7-0 victory over Costa Rica – will be essential.

Some suggested the Germans were distracted by the debate surrounding their decision to stage a pre-match protest ahead of that midweek opener, a conversation Flick was keen to move past.

He said: “It’s just the way it is. We need to accept a lot of other things about all this noise in the background of what happened before the tournament, and the story with the armband. The main focus for me has been the football.”

Germany boss Hansi Flick keen to move past ‘noise’ after World Cup protest

Spain vs Germany

18:14 , Jamie Braidwood

Spain vs Germany big match preview, by Miguel Delaney

As Luis Enrique was talking about how sex the night before games is fine, but an “orgy” is “not ideal”, Hansi Flick - well - was seeming metaphorically impotent. It was Ilkay Gundogan who had been the strongest voice in a crisis meeting after the defeat to Japan, where Germany’s somewhat unlucky display started to come apart as Flick desperately threw on more forwards. The breakthrough didn’t come with either Niclas Fullkrug or Youssoufa Moukoko.

These weren’t exactly the most inspired or imaginative decisions.

Flick and his staff have since been scrutinising the Spanish match against Costa Rica, looking for different ways to get at them, but also the gaps in their own team. Thilo Kehrer is expected to come in for the struggling Niklas Sule.

More insight than that will be required, and not just because of how good Spain were in that 7-0, or how it is a rare group-stage clash between heavyweights that could slam Germany out.

It is also a meeting between the only two coaches at this World Cup to have recent major club success. And what success. The two are responsible for the last two trebles in the Champions League. Luis Enrique won with Barcelona in 2015, Flick with Bayern Munich in 2020.

Hansi Flick and Luis Enrique at the heart of battle of World Cup heavyweights

Spain vs Germany

18:09 , Jamie Braidwood

Now all eyes turn to what many predicted to be the clash of the World Cup group stages as Spain take on Germany in Group E, in a meeting of two former champions.

Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening fixture as Luis Enrique’s side made a flying start, while Germany were stunned by Japan in a 1-0 defeat.

Earlier today in Group E, Japan were unable to build on their shock opening win against Germany as they fell to a disappointing defeat to Costa Rica.

The result is a boost to Germany, who will no longer be knocked out if they lose to Spain tonight. A draw may even be a good result.

Costa Rica earn redemption as Japan pluck another tragedy from jaws of triumph

Croatia fight back to win as Canada entertain again but exit World Cup early

18:02 , Jamie Braidwood

Report by Karl Matchett

Another World Cup day, another World Cup moment of history. Just 90 seconds after kick-off, Canada had their first-ever goal at a finals, Alphonso Davies had his moment of redemption and the Qatar tournament had its earliest goal in any game.

The best side in Concacaf qualifying had shown their qualities in the opener against Belgium without earning reward - mostly due to Davies seeing a penalty saved, but with profligacy elsewhere too.

This time the fast start brought the best reward of all, but despite those opening scenes of jubilation and pride, promise and potential, Canada are out.

Croatia fight back to win as Canada entertain again but exit World Cup early

FULL TIME! Croatia 4-1 Canada

17:57 , Jamie Braidwood

Canada are out! They scored a historic goal but Croatia’s supreme comeback means they are just the second team to exit the tournament, along with Qatar. That was a classy response from Croatia, who claim a big win and will go into their deciding fixture against Belgium full on confidence.

GOAL! Canada 4-1 Croatia (Majer 90+4’)

17:54 , Jamie Braidwood

It’s cruel on Canada, but you can’t argue that Croatia don’t deserve four. It comes after a terrible mistake from the Canada defender Miller. It leads to the two-on-one and the move is finished off by Lovro Majer.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

17:54 , Jamie Braidwood

90+3 mins: Close! Davies’ goal for Canada was their standout moment here, and will be what they take away from their first World Cup since 1986, but Hoilett goes close to adding a second with a dipping volley that goes wide.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

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90 mins: We’re into six minutes of added time but this match was pretty much over when Kramaric struck for his second.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

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88 mins: It will be a shame to see Canada go. They have brought more to the World Cup than most teams and entertained here again today, but they have also been found out at times as being a bit naive.

They will be among the World Cup hosts in four years’ time and this experience will help them, no doubt about that.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

17:48 , Jamie Braidwood

87 mins: Three late changes for Croatia with Pasalic, Orsic and Majer come on. Modric, Kovacic and Perisic are removed and wrapped in cotton wool.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

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84 mins: Modric picks up a yellow card after getting in a tangle with Miller. That could come back to haunt Croatia later in the tournament...

Croatia 3-1 Canada

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82 mins: Davies is still trying his best to get Canada back into this. He twists and turns away from Gvardiol, but then Hoilett passes straight out.

Spain vs Germany team news

17:44 , Alex Pattle

And here is Germany’s XI to play Spain:

Neuer; Sule, Rudiger, Kehrer, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka, Gundogan; Musiala, Muller, Gnabry.

Two changes for the Germans, with Kehrer and Goretzka starting.

Spain vs Germany team news

17:43 , Alex Pattle

Here is Spain’s XI to play Germany, in the last game of the day:

Simon; Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Alba; Busquets, Gavi, Pedri; Asensio, Olmo, Torres.

One change made by Luis Enrique, with Carvajal in for Azpilicueta.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

17:39 , Jamie Braidwood

78 mins: SAVE! So, so close to four for Croatia. Perisic skips past Johnston down the left and then cuts it back to Kovacic. The goal is gaping but he picks the pass to his right, and Brozovic is denied by Borjan.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

17:37 , Jamie Braidwood

75 mins: Croatia look so comfortable now. They are so experienced on this stage, and you can tell Canada are the complete opposite.

What a match Croatia vs Belgium looks to be now. On the evidence of today, Croatia are clear favourites and would knock Belgium out with a win.

Croatia 3-1 Canada

17:33 , Jamie Braidwood

71 mins: Kramaric is then inches away from sliding in to score Croatia’s fourth, but the driven ball across goal goes all the way through.

Kramaric is then brought off for Nikola Vlasic, so there will be no first hat trick of the World Cup here.

GOAL! Croatia 3-1 Canada (Kramaric 70’)

17:31 , Jamie Braidwood

Devastating for Canada, but what a finish this is! Kramaric adds his second and Canada as it stands are heading out of the World Cup. The striker brings down a crossfield pass, cuts inside Miller and fires a brilliant shot across goal and into the net off his left foot.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:29 , Jamie Braidwood

68 mins: Ooof. Davies looked in but David wasn’t able to slide him through. Then, Kovacic dances through midfield but his slipped ball to Kramaric bobbles into Borjan’s grasp.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:28 , Jamie Braidwood

66 mins: Canada might now be on top, you know. Kone has helped their balance in midfield and the change of system from John Herdman has helped Canada take more control.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:24 , Jamie Braidwood

63 mins: ... but Davies takes aim at goal from a wide angle and hits the wall. Still, Canada are getting joy with Davies now in a more advanced position.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:23 , Jamie Braidwood

62 mins: Davies turns Gvardiol on the edge of the box and the Croatia defender hauls him to the turf. Chance coming up for Canada to swing the ball into the box...

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:21 , Jamie Braidwood

60 mins: Change for Croatia: Petkovic replaces goalscorer Lavaja in a straight swap for Croatia.

Junior Hoilett is coming on for Canada.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:20 , Jamie Braidwood

59 mins: Canada have come out stronger after steadying at the half-time interval. There’s certainly a lot more threat, but they will have to take more chances as the game goes on.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:18 , Jamie Braidwood

58 mins: Let off for Canada! Borjan plays it straight out to Perisic, whose shot goes straight at the goalkeeper!

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:17 , Jamie Braidwood

55 mins: SAVE! And now a flying stop at the other end! David whips a dangerous shot from the edge of the box and Livakovic, unsure if it was dipping in or not, tips over the crossbar.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:15 , Jamie Braidwood

53 mins: SAVE! How crucial could this be for Canada?! Croatia should be out of sight. It’s another slick move from Croatia, the midfield cutting through Canada. Modric cuts it back to Kramaric but his shot is palmed away by Borjan!

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:12 , Jamie Braidwood

50 mins: Sosa whips in a dangerous cross and Perisic is not far away at all. Borjan spills the cross but did not look comfortable.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:11 , Jamie Braidwood

49 mins: Those changes should result in Davies being pushed up higher for Canada. He is now partnering David in attack.

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:09 , Jamie Braidwood

48 mins: Close! Almost an immediate impact from Osorio! He takes a touch out of his feet and whistles a shot past the far post!

Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:07 , Jamie Braidwood

Back underway! A huge half coming up for Canada, who have made two changes with Jonathan Osorio and Ismael Kone coming on for Larin and Eustáquio.

HALF TIME! Croatia 2-1 Canada

17:00 , Jamie Braidwood

What an impact Marko Livaja has had, too.

HALF TIME! Croatia 2-1 Canada

16:57 , Jamie Braidwood

It may seem harsh - as they have been one of the more impressive and ambitious teams at the World Cup - but Canada are currently 45 minutes away from being knocked out of the World Cup.

Huge half coming up.

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