Germany lost their opening game
We round up our coverage of today’s World Cup matches with the Group F match between Germany and Sweden.
When the group fixtures were announced, this was one of the games pundits expected to be easy for the reigning world champions but their shocking 1-0 loss to Mexico has made this encounter an unpredictable one.
Sweden sits second on the group log following their victory over South Korea in the opening game and a win today means they have a place in the next stage.
Mats Hummels has been unfortunately ruled out with a neck injury with Nicklas Sule expected to replace him in the starting eleven.
Joachim Low has promise a reaction from the world champions and they are bent on giving their fans back home something to cheer about.
Germany are unbeaten in their last 11 games against Sweden and are confident of continuing their dominance over the Swedes.
However, Germany must be worried by this stats; Sweden have faced the reigning World Cup champion at the World Cup twice before and won both times.
Germany needs a win to keep their place in the tournament, Sweden need the three points to qualify to the next round and this sets up for a great game.
Follow us for live updates. Game kicks off at 6:00pm
