The head coach of the German national team, Hansi Flick, stated that the draw achieved by his team against Spain in the World Cup could be the spark they need to advance to the knockout stages and change the course of events in the tournament. Substitute Niclas Füllkrug scored his goal in the 83rd minute to equalize Spain's lead, earning the four-time world champions their first point in two matches, following their surprising opening defeat to Japan. This goal kept Germany's hopes alive for advancing to the Round of 16 before their final match in Group E on Thursday against Costa Rica, which they must win.