· Frenchwoman to take charge of Germany v Costa Rica· Frappart hailed national hero for ‘smashing glass ceilings’It has taken 92 years, 942 matches, and a seismic shift in football’s attitudes to women, but on Thursday night an overdue slice of World

Group C and D have come to a close on Wednesday, providing jam-packed drama, heartbreak and comeback stories

Can Germany avoid getting eliminated in the group stage at the second straight World Cup?The Germans currently sit in last in Group E but play Costa Rica on Thursday

The World Cup group stage has thrown up a number of exciting games this winter.Argentina kicked off their campaign with a rather shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, whilst Germany also fell to Japan

Spain control their own destiny and also that of Germany in their final Group E match against Japan, but Koke insists La Roja are not paying any mind to the wider consequences of a potential victory

Thomas Muller wants more support from his Germany team-mates as he bids to ensure Thursday’s clash with Costa Rica is not his final World Cup game

Hansi Flick intends to remain in charge for Euro 2024 on home soil, even if Germany suffer a shock early elimination from the World Cup

· Constantin EcknerJapan have been involved in two upsets during this World Cup so far

Who is Stephanie Frappart and how many female referees are at the 2022 World Cup? Trailblazer officiating in Qatar takes charge of Germany vs Costa RicaIn Qatar this winter, matches are set to be officiated by female referees at the World Cup for the