Every team in Group E has a chance to advance to the World Cup knockouts in their final game
Group E table after matchday 2
Germany will advance to the round of 16 if they beat Costa Rica and Japan fails to beat Spain.
If Germany beats Costa Rica by 1 goal and Japan draws against Spain, then the qualification will be decided by the number of goals scored.
If Germany wins by 2 or more goals and Japan draws (or loses), Germany will qualify.