Germany have travelled to Qatar with a new manager in charge for the first time since 2006, with Hansi Flick at the helm for the four-time World Cup winners.
Joachim Low opted to end his time in charge of the German national side after Euro 2020, with Flick persuaded to leave Bayern Munich to replace him in the top job.
Flick has freshened up Low’s tactics, with seven consecutive wins in World Cup qualification under their new head coach, and just two goals conceded in that run.
A group-stage exit in Russia four years ago was Germany’s worst performance in World Cup history, with four successive semifinal or better finishes since 2000 prior to that.
MORE: FIFA World Cup 2022: Which teams have qualified for the Qatar finals?
Germany 2022 World Cup schedule
Germany kick off their Group E campaign against Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium, ahead of Spain taking on Costa Rica in the second group fixture a few hours later.
Flick’s side will face La Roja at the Al Bayt Stadium four days later, in their second group-stage game, with the two European powerhouses having built up a fierce rivalry in recent years.
That clash is likely to be the king maker in Group E, before Germany wrap up against group outsiders Costa Rica.
MORE: Germany World Cup squad 2022
Group E match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Germany vs. Japan | 8:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Germany vs. Spain | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Thu, Dec. 1 | Germany vs. Costa Rica | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
Potential knockout round schedule — if Germany finishes 1st in Group E
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | Round of 16 | 10:00 a.m. | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | Quarterfinals | 10:00 p.m. | Education City Stadium |
| Tue, Dec. 13 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Potential knockout schedule — if Germany finishes 2nd in Group E
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tue, Dec. 6 | Round of 16 | 10:00 a.m. | Education City Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | Quarterfinals | 10:00 a.m. | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Germany World Cup group: Group E
Germany’s chances of reaching the Round of 16 look to be strong, based on the make up of Group E, with a likely straight shootout with Spain for top spot.
However, Spain have enjoyed a stranglehold over Germany in recent times, enjoying a streak against Die Mannschaft of only one loss in their last seven meetings. That run includes Spain’s triumphs in the 2008 European Championships final and in the 2010 World Cup semifinal.
Their last meeting, in November 2020 in the UEFA Nations League, saw Spain thump Germany 6-0.
World Cup Group E betting odds
The pre-tournament betting odds for Germany and other Group E sides in the major global territories are below (odds via BetMGM for U.S., Sky Bet for U.K., Sports Interaction for Canada and Ladbrokes for Australia).
| Team | To win group |
|---|---|
| Spain | -110 (US) 10/11 (UK) 1.85 (CAN) 1.91 (AU) |
| Germany | +110 (US) 11/10 (UK) 2.07 (CAN) 2.00 (AU) |
| Japan | +1100 (US) 12/1 (UK) 13.00 (CAN) 13.00 (AU) |
| Costa Rica | +4000 (US) 25/1 (UK) 47.00 (CAN) 51.00 (AU) |
| Team | To qualify |
| Spain | -1200 (US) 1/7 (UK) 1.11 (CAN) 1.07 (AU) |
| Germany | -900 (US) 1/6 (UK) 1.13 (CAN) 1.10 (AU) |
| Japan | +300 (US) 3/1 (UK) 5.10 (CAN) 3.50 (AU) |
| Costa Rica | +1400 (US) 7/1 (UK) 7.25 (CAN) 13.00 (AU) |
| Team | To win World Cup |
| Spain | +800 (US) 8/1 (UK) 5.81 (CAN) 9.00 (AU) |
| Germany | +1000 (US) 10/1 (UK) 7.03 (CAN) 11.00 (AU) |
| Japan | +25000 (US) 200/1 (UK) 150 (CAN) 251 (AU) |
| Costa Rica | +60000 (US) 750/1 (UK) 449 (CAN) 501 (AU) |
World Cup Group E standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1: Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B2: Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B3: Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B4: Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
When is Germany vs Japan at World Cup 2022?
- Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 (Khalifa International Stadium)
- Time: 4:00 p.m. (local) / 8:00 a.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (GMT) / 12:00 a.m. (Thursday, Nov. 24 AEDT)
Germany will be confident of kicking off their 2022 World Cup campaign with a win over Japan, despite losing against Mexico in their opener at Russia 2018.
Based on the upcoming challenge of facing Spain, Germany cannot afford a slip up in their first match, with a win vital against Hajime Moriyasu’s side.
When is Germany vs Spain at World Cup 2022?
- Date: Sunday, November 27, 2022 (Al Bayt Stadium)
- Time: 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (Monday, Nov. 28 AEDT)
This showdown of old foes could be the highlight clash across the group stages, with both sides looking rejuvenated under Flick and Luis Enrique.
If either side can manage to win, they are likely to top the group, and a defeat could place the loser’s knockout spot in possible jeopardy.
When is Germany vs Costa Rica at World Cup 2022?
- Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 (Al Bayt Stadium)
- Time: 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (Friday, Dec. 2 AEDT)
Germany end their Group E campaign against Costa Rica.
Costa Rica are one of the lowest-ranked sides at the World Cup and this could be an ideal final fixture for Germany, if Flick’s side are in need of a win in Al Khor.
How to watch the World Cup
Here’s how to watch the World Cup action in the major global territories:
| Territory | TV | Streaming |
| US | FOX/FS1/Telemundo (Spanish)/Universo (Spanish) | fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo En Vivo |
| Canada | TSN | TSN GO |
| UK | BBC/ITV/STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Sports18 | Voot TV |
Qatar World Cup game times
Qatar resides in the Arabian Standard Time Zone, which is GMT +3.World Cup 2022 kickoff times in the major global territories are:
Group stage:
- 1:00 p.m. (local) / 5:00 a.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 p.m. (AEDT) / 3:30 p.m. (IST)
- 4:00 p.m. (local) / 8:00 a.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (GMT) / 12:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 6:30 p.m. (IST)
- 7:00 p.m. (local) / 11:00 a.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 9:30 p.m. (IST)
- 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 12:30 a.m. (IST)
Knockout stage (ET):
- 6:00 p.m. (local) / 10:00 a.m. (ET) / 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 2:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 8:30 p.m. (IST) (Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Third Place Match, Final)
- 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 12:30 a.m. (IST) (Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals)
Visits: 0
