Midday Sports News for 2 December 2022

It's been a rollercoaster ride for the final round of Group E at the football world cup in Qatar. Japan and Spain have qualified but Germany have failed to get past the group stage for the second straight tournament Japan beat Spain 2-1 to finish top, while Spain held onto second spot via goal difference from Gemany, who beat Costa Rica 4-2. Having now beaten both Germany and Spain in the tournament, Japan's Ritsu Doan believes they can go all the way.