2018 FIFA World Cup: Germany Vs Mexico

World Cup 2018 Germany Vs Mexico : games, tables, current standings and analysis


2018 FIFA World Cup- Germany Vs Mexico-Preview! Live Streaming Information, Predicted Teams, World Cup Fixtures, Team News, Kick-off times.


Germany begins their defence of the World Cup with a tough test against Mexico on Sunday evening. Joachim Löw’s side will be looking to avoid the record of the previous two World Cup winners Italy and Spain who failed to get out of the group stages when they tried to defend the World Cup four years later.  You can watch the stream of the game from the Luzhniki Stadium Live & Exclusive on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Germany has welcomed back Manuel Neuer from injury, with the Bayern Munich keeper playing his first competitive game for club and country in the 2-1 friendly defeat to Austria. Neuer is now likely to start against Mexico, although if Löw has any doubts on his fitness he could easily turn to Marc-André ter Stegen.

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Fresh from winning yet another Champions League title with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos is likely to start in the centre of midfield for Die Mannschaft against Mexico. The 28-year old has been a key part in the success of Germany in the last five years, and his energy in midfield will be a crucial asset as the Germans look to get the better of a spirited Mexico team.


Germany Predicted Team

Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Hector; Khedira, Kroos; Reus, Muller, Draxler; Werner

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TV Channel- MAX HD3
Kick-off- 19:00
Stadium- Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow


Mexico will be looking to kick-start their World Cup victory with the scalp of the World champions in Moscow. El Tri has had a mixed bag in terms of preparing for the tournament, losing to Croatia 1-0, drawing with Wales 0-0 and a 1-0 victory over Scotland.

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El Tri has made it out of the group stages in the last seven consecutive World Cup finals and again will be quietly confident of doing the same again, especially after taking on South Korea and Sweden after the challenge of Germany.


Javier Hernandez aka Chicharito is likely to start up front for Mexico on Sunday evening. The 29-year old striker didn’t exactly have the best season with West Ham in the Premier League. However, the striker relishes playing for his county and is just two goals away from becoming their all-time leading scorer at a World Cup.


Mexico Predicted Team

Ochoa; Salcedo, Ayala, Moreno, Gallardo; Herrera, Guardado, Santos; Vela, Lozano, Hernandez


It promises to be an interesting match as  World Champions Germany kick-start their campaign with a tough test against an experienced Mexico side. You can watch all the action Live & Exclusive on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

GERMANY

The World Cup holders are in good shape to defend their title after going unbeaten in all games in 2017.

They have already collected a trophy in Russia in the build-up to the World Cup, winning the Confederations Cup in July and using the warm-up tournament to test new options like late developer Lars Stindl.

World Cup qualifying was completed with 10 wins from 10 and a European-record 43 goals.


Key player: Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) - Germany's new leader, Kroos keeps the side ticking from midfield, where his intelligence, precision and composition on the ball inspires team-mates going forward.

Coach: Joachim Low - Jurgen Klinsmann's assistant during the 2006 World Cup, Low took over after that tournament and has overseen steady progress culminating in the 2014 title.


MEXICO

Mexico have been regulars at the World Cup, but always come up just short. They have played in the last six World Cups, and were knocked out each time in the round of 16.

Reaching the quarter-finals this time would be seen as a success. The Mexicans have only done that twice - 1970 and 1986 when they were hosts.

Mexico impressed four years ago in Brazil, and they were impressive in qualifying this time, doing so with three games to spare ahead of Costa Rica and Panama. Arch rivals United States missed out this time. Few tears were shed in Mexico over this.


Key player: Javier Hernandez (West Ham) - Likely to line up in the front with Jesus Corona and Hirving Lozano.

Coach: Juan Carlos Osorio - Known for his detailed planning and quick attacking style, but struggles with self-control and was suspended for this summer's Gold Cup after being sent off at the Confederations Cup.