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#3 Laying a firm claim to last 16 spot
Germany thumped Mexico 4-1 last year in the very Russian pastures during the Confederations Cup clash. Another easy victory looked to be on the cards, but Mexico have surely learnt their lessons and turned in a much better performance. So much so that they have laid a strong claim to the top spot in the group.
With three points in the bag, El Tri will now have to avoid a defeat in the remaining two games at all costs to progress to the next round, while a win over South Korea in the next round would do the job. But then to progress as winners, they will have to avoid a defeat to Sweden on the final matchday and on current evidence, they look capable of doing it.
Mexico haven't progressed beyond the last 16 in any of the last 7 World Cups, now here's a chance to break the duck. They would not only avoid Brazil, but neither of Switzerland, Costa Rica or Serbia look formidable enough to topple this Mexican side. It's too early to deduce anything, but signs are up there.
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