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Since 1982 for the first time, Germany lost their opening match at a FIFA World Cup 2018 with a 0-1 loss to
A
Brazil
B
Switzerland
C
Mexico
D
Argentina
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The only thing missing is a winning team. Qatar became the first host nation in World Cup history to lose the opening match, and then only the second host to be eliminated from the group stage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their final Group E game but it wasn’t enough to qualify for the football World Cup knockouts due to Japan’s shock win over Spain. The German national football team was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica in its final Group E match on Friday.

Detailed explanation-3: -Qatar, who were controversially awarded the hosting rights in 2010, became the first host country to lose the opening game of the tournament when they were beaten 2-0 by Ecuador on Sunday before losing 3-1 to Senegal on Friday.

Detailed explanation-4: -1978 – West Germany 2-3 Austria Known in Germany as “the Disgrace of Cordoba”, reigning world champions West Germany slumped to a 3-2 loss against Austria, causing them to exit the tournament prematurely after the second round. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window.

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