After the success of his PSG teammates, Neymar faces Mexico

SAMARA, Russia (AP) – Brazilian captain Thiago Silva hopes Neymar will play as well as some of his Paris Saint-Germain teammates in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe, teenager, scored a pair of France goals 4-3 win over Argentina, sending Lionel Messi out of the tournament. Edinson Cavani then scored both goals in Uruguay's 2-1 win that eliminated Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Perhaps some of this PSG magic will hit Monday as Brazil take on Mexico at Samara Arena. A nice day and that Neymar inspires as much as the other players, "said Silva, who also plays for Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar was worried early in the tournament because of what appeared to be a right ankle injury. the 1-1 draw of the team with Switzerland. He was injured 10 times during the match and was later seen limping after training before the team's second game against Costa Rica, but the team said that it was not easy for them to play. was only a precaution

with the foot injury that put him out for about three months earlier this year. The Brazilian coach, Titus, said before the start of the tournament that Neymar would probably not be in top form before the third match of the group stage. It is now time for the knockout rounds.

& # 39; & # 39; He has resumed his best performance, "said Tite.

Just like Neymar, all the Brazilian team seems to have progressed in the tournament. After the draw against Switzerland, Brazil beat Costa Rica and Serbia to finish at the top of their group.

& # 39; & # 39; The idea is that things will improve. It's the fourth game. I think this team is well prepared, "Silva said Sunday," We have to face this match with a lot of concentration and a lot of determination, I think the coach has given us the tools. "

Brazil, which has won five World Cup titles, has overtaken the group stage in the last 13 tournaments.The team has made the quarter-finals six times in a row

The last time Brazil has lost in the round of 16 was in 1990, a 1-0 defeat against Argentina in Italy.

Mexico has already made history in Russia, defeating champion Germany 1- 0 in the opening group.It was Mexico's first win against the Germans in a competitive match – and the first in any match since 1985. The defeat of Germany in Russia won.

A win over Brazil would give Mexico its first victory since 1986 Mexico has focused on the "quinto partido", or fifth match, which means the quarter-finals.

Four years ago in Brazil, the teams played a scoreless draw in their group. Brazil had won the previous three World Cup games against Mexico

Mexico's last win against Brazil dates back to 2012 in a friendly match at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. El Tri won the match 2-0 in front of a crowd of more than 84,000 spectators.

Mexican coach Juan Carlos Osorio was questioned to find out if the team was concerned about Neymar's reputation earlier in the tournament – deserved or not. There was a lot of social media chatter about the alleged Neymar dive, and a pub in Brazil even offered free drinks whenever it fell against Serbia. "I will not discriminate or criticize anyone," said Osorio. He is a great player, and tomorrow the referee will be in charge. I hope it is a fair game.

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