Japan beat Germany 2-1 in World Cup shock

Japan`s players celebrate their win in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha Pic/AFP

Japan defeated Germany 2-1 in FIFA World Cup shock on Wednesday as Takuma Asano's 83rd-minute winner stunned the four-time champions.

Ilkay Gundogan had given Germany a first-half lead from the penalty spot before Ritsu Doan equalised in the 75th minute, giving Japan the chance to set up a famous winning goal.

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