Germany will next face France on Monday in the crossovers to make the last eight stages.

Germany crushes South Korea 7-2 but fails to top Pool B

Aashin Prasad


Germany players celebrate after Wellen’s opening goal. | Photo Credit: PTI

Needing a victory with a margin of eight goals in its final World Cup Pool B game to overtake Belgium to the top spot, Germany could only manage a 7-2 win over South Korea here at the Birsa Munda International Stadium on Friday.