Brazil meets Mexico in round of 16 at 2018 World Cup

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Brazil national team can take a breath for a moment after being badured of a ticket for the big 16 round 2018 World Cup. However, Selecao should not be careless because the opponent to face is Mexico.

The match Brazil vs. Mexico will take place in Samara Arena on July 2, 2018. This duel is a bit loaded with prestige and often presents a fierce battle.

Brazil won a ticket to the knockout stage after defeating Serbia by a score of 2-0 in the last Group E match at Otkrytiye Arena on Thursday (28/6) early in the morning. The goals of the Brazilian victory were scored by Paulinho and Thiago Silva.

Timnas Brazil is more and more confident after a 2-0 win over Serbia. (REUTERS / Grigory Dukor)

Raihan three points against Serbia to bring Brazil to finish as a winner of Group E accompanied by Switzerland in second position. While Serbia remains in third place and Costa Rica as goalkeeper.

While the Mexico that looks captivating in the first two games has to give up 0-3 of Sweden in the last game of the Group F. El Tricolor appear below the performance and unable to serve the fast-paced Swedish game.

Mexico was well behaved in the first two games. (REUTERS / Damir Sagolj)

Previously, Mexico looked attractive in the opening match by overthrowing the defending team, Germany. The representative of the CONCACAF zone was also able to win the victory against South Korea.

It's just that Mexico has not managed to maintain its smooth appearance in the last game. Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was even scored three goals by Sweden.

Mexico took advantage of Germany's bad match in this year's tournament. Despite the defeat, Andres Guardado and his friends qualify for the Round of 16 Group F because Germany lost 0-2 to South Korea.

Sweden, which qualifies as Group F champion, will face Switzerland in the knockout stage. The Swedish vs. Swiss duel will be played in St. Petersburg on 3 July 2018. (Ptr)