World Cup 2018 Football Highlights

Germany completed their part of the bargain but were eliminated on goal difference.

Japan's winning goal in the other Group E match was initially ruled out because the officials thought the ball had gone out of play before it was put into the net, but the decision was overturned by VAR.

Costa Rica turned the match on its head to raise the remarkable possibility of Spain also going out.

Germany were in complete control and in front through Serge Gnabry's 10th-minute header, only for Costa Rica to turn the match on its head to raise the remarkable possibility of Spain also going out.

Costa Rica equalized after Germany keeper Manuel Neuer pushed out Kendall Waston's header in the 58th minute, before Neuer was deemed to have the final touch for the second goal 12 minutes later when Juan Pablo Vargas bundled in from close range.

At that stage, Costa Rica were going through with Japan, and Spain were heading for the exit.

It would have capped one of the most astonishing nights in World Cup history, but Germany substitute Kai Havertz restored a measure of normality with two clinical finishes to extinguish Costa Rica's hopes of springing a major shock.

Substitute Niclas Fullkrug added a last-minute fourth to confirm victory, but it will be of no consolation as Germany failed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament for the second time in succession.

The England national football team reached the semi-finals of the 2018 Fifa World Cup, where they narrowly defeated group winners Japan.

This was a superb effort from the team, and they can be proud of their victory.

England will now face the winner of the match between France and Belgium in the semi-finals.

This is England's sixth appearance at the World Cup, and they are looking to continue their success.