![TEAMtalk on Twitter: "Japan qualify for the last 16 of the #FIFAWorldCup because VAR determined the ball 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 go out of play before their second goal. Thoughts on this decision? https://t.co/4Zfa757hsJ" / TEAMtalk on Twitter: "Japan qualify for the last 16 of the #FIFAWorldCup because VAR determined the ball 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 go out of play before their second goal. Thoughts on this decision? https://t.co/4Zfa757hsJ" /](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fi68QGOWAAAOB9Q.jpg)
TEAMtalk on Twitter: "Japan qualify for the last 16 of the #FIFAWorldCup because VAR determined the ball 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 go out of play before their second goal. Thoughts on this decision? https://t.co/4Zfa757hsJ" /
![Why did VAR allow Ao Tanaka goal for Japan vs Spain? The controversy which eliminated Germany explained - Sportstar Why did VAR allow Ao Tanaka goal for Japan vs Spain? The controversy which eliminated Germany explained - Sportstar](https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/z0xbjs/article66212401.ece/alternates/FREE_560/CaMERA%20ANGLE%20THAT%20SHOWS%20THE%20BALL%20IS%20OUT%20%281%29.jpg)
Why did VAR allow Ao Tanaka goal for Japan vs Spain? The controversy which eliminated Germany explained - Sportstar
![Fans explain Fifa rule as they prove why Japan goal that KO'd Germany from World Cup was RIGHT to stand with home videos | The Sun Fans explain Fifa rule as they prove why Japan goal that KO'd Germany from World Cup was RIGHT to stand with home videos | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-02-13.26.10.png)
Fans explain Fifa rule as they prove why Japan goal that KO'd Germany from World Cup was RIGHT to stand with home videos | The Sun
World Cup 2022: 'Shocking' Japan VAR decision puts Germany out | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site
![Explained: Why Japan's second goal against Spain was controversially allowed by VAR despite ball appearing to be out of play | Goal.com UK Explained: Why Japan's second goal against Spain was controversially allowed by VAR despite ball appearing to be out of play | Goal.com UK](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt7119aa9741ad907e/63890cc96f24f22f0e2a39cd/Japan.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
Explained: Why Japan's second goal against Spain was controversially allowed by VAR despite ball appearing to be out of play | Goal.com UK
![Watch: Japan's controversial VAR goal dumps Germany out of FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News - Hindustan Times Watch: Japan's controversial VAR goal dumps Germany out of FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News - Hindustan Times](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/12/01/550x309/VAR_1669933870433_1669933882627_1669933882627.jpg)
Watch: Japan's controversial VAR goal dumps Germany out of FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News - Hindustan Times
Henry Bushnell on Twitter: "And thus, the bird's eye view is the important angle of the Japan goal. Here it is. Ball is in, it seems — barely, by millimeters. https://t.co/pgm9ZURD16" /
![Why controversial Japan goal stood despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain - Mirror Online Why controversial Japan goal stood despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain - Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article28635089.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/1_FBL-WC-2022-MATCH43-JPN-ESP.jpg)
Why controversial Japan goal stood despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain - Mirror Online
![Controversial, crazy two hours: Japan, Spain, Germany and Costa Rica involved in World Cup's greatest group denouement | The Scotsman Controversial, crazy two hours: Japan, Spain, Germany and Costa Rica involved in World Cup's greatest group denouement | The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjUyYzdiZDcwLWVhNjMtNDAxYi1iODdjLWRkNzhmYWJjZjQ1MjowODUyNjI0YS1mYTBlLTQ5NTItYWMzMi01ODhmZThhNzYzY2I=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
Controversial, crazy two hours: Japan, Spain, Germany and Costa Rica involved in World Cup's greatest group denouement | The Scotsman
![Referee explains why controversial goal in Japan v Spain game stood despite ball appearing to be out of play - Wales Online Referee explains why controversial goal in Japan v Spain game stood despite ball appearing to be out of play - Wales Online](https://i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/article25654595.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_Japan111.jpg)
Referee explains why controversial goal in Japan v Spain game stood despite ball appearing to be out of play - Wales Online
![Graeme Souness questions VAR decision and calls for proof from FIFA over dramatic Japan goal against Spain which knocked out Germany | Football News | Sky Sports Graeme Souness questions VAR decision and calls for proof from FIFA over dramatic Japan goal against Spain which knocked out Germany | Football News | Sky Sports](https://e0.365dm.com/22/12/768x432/skysports-kaoru-mitoma-japan_5984088.jpg?20221201211750)
Graeme Souness questions VAR decision and calls for proof from FIFA over dramatic Japan goal against Spain which knocked out Germany | Football News | Sky Sports
![MailOnline Sport on Twitter: "'Surely VAR has failed again': Fans and pundits question whether the ball went out of play before Japan's winner in thrilling 2-1 win against Spain... which sent Germany MailOnline Sport on Twitter: "'Surely VAR has failed again': Fans and pundits question whether the ball went out of play before Japan's winner in thrilling 2-1 win against Spain... which sent Germany](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fi9Pe3cXgAEmo0I.jpg)
MailOnline Sport on Twitter: "'Surely VAR has failed again': Fans and pundits question whether the ball went out of play before Japan's winner in thrilling 2-1 win against Spain... which sent Germany
![Germany fury as they are dumped out of World Cup by controversial Japan goal vs Spain as ball appears to be out of play | The US Sun Germany fury as they are dumped out of World Cup by controversial Japan goal vs Spain as ball appears to be out of play | The US Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/12/APTOPIX_WCup_Japan_Spain_Soccer_59743-7239cjpg-JS779826168-1.jpg?crop=834px%2C595px%2C1944px%2C1297px&resize=1620%2C1080)
Germany fury as they are dumped out of World Cup by controversial Japan goal vs Spain as ball appears to be out of play | The US Sun
![Fifa release goal line footage from Japan vs Spain World Cup goal as they confirm ball stayed IN | The Sun Fifa release goal line footage from Japan vs Spain World Cup goal as they confirm ball stayed IN | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image-65.png)
Fifa release goal line footage from Japan vs Spain World Cup goal as they confirm ball stayed IN | The Sun
![Fans question whether the ball went out of play before Japan's crucial second goal against Spain | Daily Mail Online Fans question whether the ball went out of play before Japan's crucial second goal against Spain | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/01/21/65149547-0-image-a-9_1669929563238.jpg)