The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has officially imposed a financial penalty on the German national team. FIFA announced in an official statement the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs against the German team. FIFA confirmed that the penalty was due to Germany's failure to adhere to the rules of the press conference before their match against Spain in the second round of Group E of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Coach Hansi Flick refused to send his players to the press conference, citing the need to maintain focus for his players before the match against Spain. The German national team is preparing to face Costa Rica in the third and final round of Group E in the World Cup.