Watch All or nothing – The German national team in Qatar

If the German team wants to progress into the last 16 on its own merits, a big win against Costa Rica in the last preliminary round match is a must. The German team showed their best game against Spain under coach Hansi Flick, but in the debriefing he criticised some poor concentration on the part of his prot

Now the German team needs to win against Spain, of all teams, or they will be eliminated from the preliminary round. But there is no confidence left on the morning after the defeat against Japan. There is a grave silence in the German headquarters - even though parents, families and children are visiting and helping to get the shocked players to take their minds off things and to straighten them up again. The next day, the analysis of the Japan game is on the agenda. Hansi Flick discusses mistakes and misjudgements openly and relentlessly with his players, and does not shy away from criticism and self-criticism. It becomes clear: the team spirit is still strong and the belief in their ability to turn things around is returning. It certainly helps that in the afternoon before the Spain game, Costa Rica beats Japan 1-0. The players follow the game on the big screen. A public viewing moment in the camp, with Gnabry, Musiala, Kimmich and Co. cheering as if they had won the game themselves.

The opening match against Japan is coming up, but instead of talking about football, all eyes are on a piece of cloth: The scandal surrounding captain Manuel Neuer

At the beginning of November 2022, the German team starts its mission to win the title in Qatar. But the usual euphoria is missing. The preparation has been mixed, shortly before departure important strikers got injured and coach Flick selects the national team rookie Niklas F