Asia's most-successful country, Japan, were also drawn in Group E with the final spot in the Group is to be decided between Costa Rica and New Zealand.
Costa Rica and New Zealand will play the second Intercontinental Playoff in June to determine the last members of Group E.
Spain and Germany will meet on Sunday, November 22, 2022, with Germany playing Japan on Matchday 1 while Spain faces either Costa Rica or New Zealand for their first match.
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Spain
Costa Rica/New Zealand
Germany
Japan
Spain and Germany have met 25 times in all competitions with the Germans having a slight edge with 9 wins against Spain's 8 wins while both countries have played 8 draws.
However, the Spanish side have scored 31 goals against Germany's 30 goals. The last time both countries met, Spain walloped Germany 6-0 in a UEFA Nations League Group A match.
Barcelona's Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick in the match against Germany with Alvaro Morata, Rodri, and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the remaining goals.
Source: Pulse.ng
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