Germany Beats Costa Rica 4-2 in World Cup Group Stage Match

Germany Survives Scare to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Costa Rica Rallies Late But Falls Short

Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 in a thrilling Group E match at the FIFA World Cup on Thursday. The Germans took an early lead through Serge Gnabry, but Costa Rica fought back to equalize with a goal from Yeltsin Tejeda. Kai Havertz restored Germany's lead before halftime, but Costa Rica again drew level through Juan Pablo Vargas.

Germany finally took control of the match in the second half, with Havertz scoring his second goal of the game and Niclas Füllkrug adding a fourth. Costa Rica pulled one back through Anthony Contreras, but it was too little too late, and Germany held on for the win.

The victory keeps Germany's hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive, while Costa Rica is now eliminated from the tournament. Germany will face Spain in their final group match on Sunday, while Costa Rica will play Japan.