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Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Mexico winger Hirving Lozano, who scored the only goal in his team's 1-0 victory over defending champions Germany on Sunday, said it was the best goal in his career. 18 Jun 2018
Germany win does not make Mexico group favorites says Osorio

Germany win does not make Mexico group favorites says Osorio

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said on Sunday that his side was not the favorites to win Group F, despite their shock 1-0 victory against reigning Wold Cup holders Germany in Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico player ratings

Germany v Mexico player ratings

A stellar counter-attacking performance by a well-drilled Mexico side was Germany’s undoing as the World Cup holders were deservedly beaten in their opening game in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico defeat Germany 1-0 in Group F

Mexico defeat Germany 1-0 in Group F

Mexico defeated defending champions Germany 1-0 in teams' first match at 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico pic special

Germany v Mexico pic special

Hirving Lozano's first-half strike stunned defending champions Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium. Mexico held on to claim a memorable 1-0 win in Group F. Here is the best of the action. Pictures by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2018
Hector misses Germany's first match against Mexico

Hector misses Germany's first match against Mexico

FC Cologne and Germany defender Jonas Hector missed his team's first 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Mexico due to a cold, the team said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Mexico midfielder Hirving Lozano was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over reigning champions Germany in their opening match of the World Cup in Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Capacity crowd watch Mexico stun Germany

Capacity crowd watch Mexico stun Germany

Mexico’s surprise 1-0 victory against reigning World Cup holders Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow was watched by a capacity crowd, FIFA said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

South Korea midfielder and captain Ki Sung-yueng said on Sunday that it was good to see a lot of fans ahead of his side's first World Cup match against Sweden. 18 Jun 2018
Plattenhardt to start for Germany in place of Hector

Plattenhardt to start for Germany in place of Hector

Defender Marvin Plattenhardt will start for Germany in place of defender Jonas Hector in the reigning champion’s first 2018 World Cup match against Mexico, FIFA said on their official website on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Swedish players told line ups the day before matches

Swedish players told line ups the day before matches

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Sunday that he had made it a rule to announce starting line-ups to the team a day before matches. 17 Jun 2018
Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Saturday that he expected his country to score at least three times and win against Germany on Sunday, despite their opponent being the defending champion and the World Cup favorite. 17 Jun 2018
Draxler salutes 'extraordinary' Ozil

Draxler salutes 'extraordinary' Ozil

Julian Draxler has paid tribute to teammate Mesut Ozil on the eve Germany's campaign to defend their World Cup title. 17 Jun 2018
Osorio says Mexico can compete with Germany

Osorio says Mexico can compete with Germany

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said Saturday that his team "could compete" with reigning champions Germany at their first 2018 World Cup match, which will take place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Germany desperate for flying start

Germany desperate for flying start

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday he was sure that his team would get off to a good start at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018