News about Joel Campbell

In their last game of Group E, Germany was surprisingly defeated 2-1 by Japan before losing a 2-1 draw against Costa Rica, who must now win to have a chance of advancement. Costa Rica's opponents, on the other hand, are determined on securing a spot in the next round after being thrashes by Spain from 7-0 to 1-0 triumph over Japan. With the match quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you should do below.

Costa Rica gained the most unexpected victory over Japan on Sunday morning, and the outcome has changed the whole complexion of Group E wide open. It was Keysher Fuller's late strike that gave them the 1-0 victory over Japan, who were trying to guarantee their place in the tournament's last 16 with a win. After the game at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Sportsmail's JAMES ST DENIS assigns a score from both teams.

As Japan takes on Costa Rica at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Sunday afternoon, they will be hoping to make it two wins from two victories. Costa Rica will be looking for revenge against Japan, having lost 7-0 to Spain in their first game of the tournament. Well, with the match fast approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to hear about the Group E game.

After watching Argentina and Germany fall to humiliating losses, Spain made sure they did not suffer the same fate after a spectacular performance to thrash Costa Rica 7-0. Luis Enrique's team put on one of the most convincing performances of the World Cup in modern times to showcase their credentials to win the tournament in Qatar. Here's a look at how Sportsmail rated both Spain and Costa Rica, with Spain winning and Costa Rica looking helpless.

Spain's World Cup campaign gets off to a promising start against Costa Rica. The 2010 world champions boast one of the most youthful teams in the tournament, and they will be looking to build on their successes from last summer's positive European Championships, but only a penalty shootout denied them a spot in the final. Costa Rica will cause an upset led by former Arsenal striker and veteran Joel Campbell, and you will get all the build-up, breaking team news and action from the 4 p.m. GMT kick-off right here with Sportsmail.

Spain, Germany, Japan, and Costa Rica will all be involved in the World Cup'group of death' on Wednesday. Since winning the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa, Spain has had a rough run, losing out to Russia in the round of 16 in 2018. Qatar 2022 has renewed optimism, but they are also looking to go further after losing to Italy on penalties in the semi-finals.

Keylor Navas, a goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, and former Arsenal forward Joel Campbell have been chosen to represent Costa Rica at the World Cup in Qatar. Luis Fernando Suarez, Costa Rice's head coach, has also chosen Brandon Aguilera, a 19-year-old midfielder on loan at Guanacasteca from Nottingham Forest.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is less than six months away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer. The group stage draw has arrived and gone, with all eight teams, each consisting of four teams, deciding well ahead of the November 21 launch date. However, only 29 of the 32 participating teams have been decided as it stands. Three of the three places are still up for grabs, two of which will be determined after the intercontinental play-offs, with Australia playing UAE and Costa Rica facing New Zealand.

Now less than a month away from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, emulation is starting to build. On November 21, the first ever winter tournament will get underway, but the domestic campaign will take place a month later on December 18. There are a number of intriguing matchups, but Group E could be even more exciting, with two leading franchises and two teams more than capable of releasing a surprise or two. A youthful Spain and a rebuilt Germany will have no trepidation, and that sets us up for a thrilling series of group stage matches.

Costa Rica is gearing up for their third straight World Cup as they prepare to face Qatar in November. The Central American nation will be dreaming of repeating their success eight years ago when they defied pre-tournament odds by making it to the quarter-finals, but they will have their work cut out in doing so after being placed in the same group as European giants Spain and Germany, as well as potential dark horses Japan. A lot will hang on forward Joel Campbell's shoulders if they are to make a difference in this year's tournament.

All attention will be on Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Harry Kane in a tournament largely dominated by those who play their domestic football in Europe as the footballing world comes to a halt for the first-ever winter edition of the World Cup. But there are a few enticing talents that fell outside of those leagues who are yet to make their mark, particularly with the January transfer window opening shortly after. The Qatar World Cup, which begins on November 20 and runs until December 18, with top-flight English football resuming just a week later, including Argentina's Thiago Almada (left), former Arsenal man Joel Campbell (inset) and Newcastle bound Australia star Garang Kuol (right).