FIFA WC 2022: Most interesting World Cup in decades! Netizens react after Japan stun Germany

Doha, Nov. 23: Just into the fourth day of the ongoing edition of the FIFA World Cup, and we have already witnessed two massive upsets. Is the 2022 edition of the showpiece event going to turn out to be a world cup of upsets?

Just a day after favourites Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia, it was four-time champions Germany who were at the receiving end of another big upset. Japan pulled off a stunning come from behind win to hand the former champions a stunning 2-1 loss in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

Ilkay Gundogan put Germany ahead with a penalty on the 33rd minute. The former champions headed into the break with a 1-0 lead. On the 75th minute, Ritsu Doan levelled the scores as Japan looked to draw level. To hold the former champs would have been a incredible, but Takuma Asano's 83rd minute winner stunned the heavyweights. Two days, two major upsets! All predictions are being thrown out of the window as the Asian teams are pulling off stunning wins.

While several fans were left heartbroken, Japan fans celebrated the team's magnanimous win. Many fans even went to the extent of comparing the Japanese players to famous anime characters as the country celebrated the occasion!

Here's how netizens reacted on social media after Japan stunned Germany in the Group E encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha:

#GERJPN Japan vs Germany #FIFAWorldCup

Germany to Argentina: They won by 2 goals pic.twitter.com/rKlli4Y34f

— How Football Saved Humans - Great Book to Read (@HowHumans) November 23, 2022

Their reaction when japan selit 2nd goal 🇯🇵. pic.twitter.com/c1HGFS0Dxq

— IrfnMrn (@IrfnMrn) November 23, 2022

People who supported Japan before the match with doubts be like: pic.twitter.com/tLKgBwAQXc

— Confucious666 (@PankajG71771815) November 23, 2022

Japan looked good going into the tourney and boom, they upset a very meh Germany. Its an upset but not all that surprising 👏👏 #FIFAWorldCup

— Mixhail (@Mixhail) November 23, 2022

First is Saudi Arabia and now is Japan. The dark horses are just keep appearing!!!
This is surely one of the most interesting WorldCup in decades.#FIFAWorldCupQatar2022 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/NewGMk1Umv

— Kanjinokakai (@kakai_rin) November 23, 2022

This Thomas Muller's silence is proudly sponsored by Japan.

— Chiremba (@ChirembaChaivo) November 23, 2022

Japan team that second half #FIFAWorldCup #GERJPN pic.twitter.com/1XxvYH1sLI

— kulturee6 (@kulturree) November 23, 2022

I’m sure Erwin smith talked to them before the match #Japan pic.twitter.com/KUWQ5U5wRo

— Ali (@alimohd77l) November 23, 2022

Japan had the power of god and anime on their side

— ΤΛVX🇲🇽🐈 (@Memebasedgod69) November 23, 2022

Saudi Arabia have made other teams to believe they can do a come back in the second half of matches against the top teams. Japan did great. This is football, everything can happen. Investors and predictors in the mud

— Ghana We Dey (@Derbyjnr) November 23, 2022