Watching Japan v Costa Rica, CR was inferior for much of the game, but mostly avoided the big mistake. CR also presented a threat on the counter. Japan wasted an opportunity to maybe win a group that includes Germany and Spain.
Watching Germany v Spain up to half time so far. Germany's midfield has gotten a bit old and a step slow. Their fullbacks are not that great. They've got really excellent wingers in attack, but they are missing other pieces necessary to their style of play.
Spain's youthful midfield and attack are playing really, really well. Germany still has good centerbacks in Rudiger and Sule, and are the better threat in the air. Thomas Muller might still have a little magic, too.
