Absolutely blown away by this Mexican side. Taking the game to the Germans. Fast, aggressive and sharp. Not afraid to take on the ball, even with a German on their shoulder. Well knit and threatening offensively. Most impressive side thus far for me.
Day 4: Costa Rica vs Serbia, Germany vs Mexico , Brazil vs Switzerland
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Southgate seems like a pleasant but incredibly boring man.
There hasn't been a clear outstanding team thus far. Brazil and Belgium yet to play, but dare I say it, England have a chance 
Not helped by having a good goal ruled out for literally no reason
This!
Central midfield just isn't working at all either Gündogan has to come on or Özil has drop deeper
It's not looking good but not unfixable either, pity we conceded that silly goal.
It's not looking good but not unfixable either, pity we conceded that silly goal.
I kinda remember that game. Didnt Brazil get a little help by the ref that time? Im not sure
Isn't he supposed to be the right back?
It's funny but the tactics Germany use and naivety seems painfully similar to Brazil in that 7-1. Could well be a huge result against someone like that if they go in with these tactics.
If his manager tells him to stay high, is he supposed to disobey?
He's basically a RB these days. Weigl would surely have been in the squad if injuries and poor form hadn't hit him the past seaosn or so.
Reading some comments on the web live text praising Mexico but also surprised by them. They’ve got some quality footballers and should be 2 or 3 up. Hope they don’t let this opportunity slip.
He’s mentioned it twice now!
Are you privy to the team talk or something? Also he was making a ludicrous appeal for a penalty whilst Mexico attacked down his flank and made a goalscoring opportunity.
Come on Mexico! This better not fecking slip!
I know. I'm not Swedish though.
Although I support them too, since I live here.Thay first half was a joy to watch. I havent enjoyed a half as much for a long time. Who is the coach of this Mexico team? Their football has been sensational. fecking lovely.
He's supposed to be their right wing outlet. Watch how high he pushes in possession. The problems are the CB-CM quartet being bad all around
He had a very good year this season but he's mostly been a bit crap for Porto. Porto fans hated that he wore the armband for a while but now they like him
Yep. Belgium were robbed. They scored when it was 0-0 and the refereer did not give the goal for some reason.
He repeated it there but changed it from winning the WC to coming back to win (in) the WC.
Maybe nobody dare correct him.
Indeed. German TV just analyzed a few scenes highlighting the complete lack of defending of our CMs Khedira and Kroos, which led to those situations in the first place.
Why do the German manager and his number 2 always were the same outfits?
Feck me, rather than correcting the stat about Germany winning France 98, Lineker's actually compounded it by saying that Germany's success started v Mexico. Wtf are these people paid for?
Caught that too
Tried to correct himself now without acknowledging his mistake first time!
The first date I ever took the girl who is now my wife on was during the 2010 World Cup. We went to a sports bar and watched the US draw with England 1-1.
We got married the same day as my favorite college football team played in a huge bowl game... she didn’t mind that we put TVs up to watch the game during our reception dinner.
I did well for myself, I think.
Neighborhood is gonna be bumping if Mexico hold out for the win.
Great save, didn't know he even touched it till the replay. Literally right out of the top corner.
Salcedo looks a decent CB?
Salcedo belongs in a 90s boy band with those frosted tips.
...no subs?
You think if the manager told him to stay a bit lower and be more present defensively he woudn't have done that?
Sweden and Mexico to go through, it would be ideal.
Can this half start already?!?
There hasn't been a clear outstanding team thus far. Brazil and Belgium yet to play, but dare I say it, England have a chance
England?
Burnley have a better chance winning the PL.
Got confused seeing Carlos Salcedo in the lineup, thought the ex-PSV defender Carlos Salcido had come out of retirement or something.
German might even have problem against the fast and hard running korean. This look like a case of defending champion being knocked out at the group stage like France in 2002.
Someone tell me, who in the hell is Plattenhardt??
Germany are using Moyes as tactical consultant?
I agree.