The Samurai of Japan refused to fall on their swords as they shocked 2014 World Cup champions Germany with a comeback 2-1 win on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique's Spain side staked an early claim as contenders with a clinical display as they dismantled Costa Rica 7-0.

Presented by Jean-Emile Jammime with FRANCE 24’s team in Doha (Selina Sykes and Simon Harding) and sports journalist Ruben Slagter.

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