Mexico are currently top of Group F, which also features defending champions Germany, Sweden and South Korea, and will next face Sweden in Yekaterinburg on Wednesday.

“This is a 'group of death' and we are the only national team who have six points but have yet to qualify [for the round of 16]… We are highly motivated, very confident and with the support of our coaching staff tomorrow we intend to take the first place and qualify,” Herandez told journalists.

Mexico stunned reigning champions Germany 1-0 in their World Cup opener before beating South Korea 2-1 to cement their grip on the top spot.