"VAN" (FIFA World Cup 2018 Desk) :: Mexico and Sweden head into the final Group F matchday in Ekaterinburg with all on the line. Mexico sit top with two wins from as many matches, while Sweden are three points adrift following their drama-charged defeat against Germany. Though Mexico have a perfect record, a defeat combined with a Germany win over Korea Republic could see El Tri suffer the rare fate of elimination, despite winning two group matches. Sweden head into the contest in the knowledge that they likely need a win to stay alive. Mexico’s fans have travelled in significant numbers to the furthermost eastern venue at Russia 2018, and are sure to provide a mini-Azteca flavour to proceedings. Part of Sweden’s challenge will be to overcome the mental blow of losing to Germany in such heartbreaking fashion in Sochi. *** Only one team has previously been eliminated at the group stage with two wins from three matches – Algeria in 1982.
On Thu, May 15, 2025