World Cup - Gp F
3:00pm Wednesday 27th June
Kazan Arena.
South Korea vs Germany | World Cup 2018, Group F | Wednesday, June 27 | Kazan Arena
Germany gave themselves a lifeline with Toni Kroos' late winner against Sweden and must now finish job against South Korea.
A win worth its weight in gold means Germany will reach the knockout stages if they beat South Korea by two or more goals.
Preview:
Defending champions Germany will go for the kill against South Korea to enter the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals when they face-off in their final Group F contest at the Kazan Arena on
Germany have three points from two games, while South Korea are currently last in Group F with two losses, but they still have a chance to advance to the Round of 16.
If South Korea beat Germany and Sweden (three points) lose to Mexico (six points), then the three teams, excluding Mexico would be tied at one win and two losses, meaning the second and last position to qualify from the group will be down to goal difference, goal scored, head-to-head record and then fair play rules.
Team news
Germany midfielder Sebastian Rudy has been ruled out of the team's final group game against South Korea at the World Cup after suffering multiple fractures to his nose.
Coach Joachim Loew said Tuesday on the eve of the match that Rudy hadn't recovered after undergoing surgery.
Rudy picked up the injury during his team's 2-1 win over Sweden last week. He was forced to leave the pitch after a Swedish player's boot slammed into his nose in the first half as he was on the ground.
Loew said it wouldn't make sense to make Rudy play with a protective mask. "It's two or three days too early," he said.
The German coach will also be without defender Jerome Boateng, who is suspended after getting sent off against Sweden. "All other players are available," Loew said.
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