The official starting XI for both Germany and Japan have been released ahead of their WC 2022 opening clash (in infographic form). Somewhat interestingly, both Bild and Kicker had Thilo Kehrer in line to start in their predicted lineups for the game, but Hansi Flick has chosen to play Schlotterbeck as a left sided CB and given Niklas Sule a start at RB.

German starting XI vs Japan November 23 2022 World Cup

Japan lineup vs Germany WC 2022