It’s still all for grabs in Group E. Spain takes on Japan tonight at 7:00 pm GMT, at Khalifa International Stadium. Here’s the confirmed Spain vs Japan Starting XI.
With a stomping 7-0 victory over Costa Rica and a 1-1 draw with Germany, Spain sits atop Group E with 4 points.
Still work to do for La Roja, as they need a draw to qualify for the Round of 16. However, a defeat still could qualify them, depending on the other game.
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On the other hand, a win will guarantee Japan a spot in the last 16. If they draw against Spain, they need to depend on the other result.
Japan stunned Germany in their opening game by 2-1 but lost to Costa Rica by 1-0.
🆚 Spain vs Japan | Group E
🗓 Date: Thursday, 1 December 2022
🕗 Start Time: 8:00 pm Spain Time | 4:00 am Japan Time (Friday)
🏟 Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
📺 Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, ITV, ITVX
Spain’s Starting XI vs Japan
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Luis Enrique |
| Goalkeeper | Simon |
| Defender | Azpilicueta, Rodri, Pau Torres, Balde |
| Midfielder | Gavi, Basquets, Pedri |
| Forward | Nico, Morata, Olmo |
Team News:
Spain boss Luis Enrique has no fresh injury concerns. Alvaro Morata came off the bench to score 2 goals in two games. He will start. Nico Williams gets his first start in the tournament. Gavi, Sergio Busquets, and Pedri are the usual midfield trio.
Japan’s Starting XI vs Spain
| Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Manager | Hajime Moriyasu |
| Goalkeeper | Gonda |
| Defender | Taniguchi, Yoshida, Itakura, Nagatomo |
| Midfielder | Tanaka, Morita; Ito, Kamada, Kubo |
| Forward | Maeda |
Team News:
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has no fresh injury concerns. Daizen Maeda retains his position as the starting striker. Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo will be crucial in the midfield. Takuma Asano starts on the bench.
