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Neymar, Brazil (left) and Mexican striker Javier Hernandez faces Samara Monday

The knockout stage of the World Cup continues Monday with two other last minute meetings in Russia.

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Brazil v Mexico (last 16) – Samara, 15h00

Belgium v ​​Japan (16th) – Rostov, 19h

Tholago Silva helped Neymar to follow in the footsteps of teammates Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani wins the World Cup playoffs.

"Yesterday (Saturday), when the (France and Urugu" matches were over, I thought the same thing, that Neymar will make its way into our game, "said Silva at the press conference of Brazilian pre-game

"In good times, we have good freedom for the attackers to do what they do best, we hope that tomorrow (Monday) will be great and that Neymar is inspired as well as the other players. "

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Marcelo's injury was caused by his mattress at the hotel of the team, according to the Brazilian doctor

Mexico, meanwhile, helped eliminate the defending champions of Germany in the group stages for the Round of 16, leading Group F ahead of a 3-0 defeat to Sweden in their third match, the Mexicans are moved to second place against Brazil.

Mexican coach Juan Carlos Osorio has described Brazil as the best team in the world. He insists that his players will attack, despite the draw.

"We will not stop and wait, the attackers of Brazil are too good for this to be the right plan," said the Colombian. our idea of ​​having at least four or fi attack players. I really think it will be a great opportunity for Mexican football to face, in the round of 16, the best team on the planet. "

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Here's the weird story of Mexican coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who moved into a family home in Melwood to watch the training sessions of Liverpool

Later Monday, Japan will face the Belgium and the Asians will have the spirit and mentality to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history, according to Akira Nishino

have already reached the first knockout round twice before – in 2002 and 2010 – but hope to get better in Rostov against the big European team.

"Japan had fantastic performances to reach the knockout stages (in 2002 and 2010) but these teams were thick used at this stage, there was nothing, especially in 2002, "said Nishino

Ones to watch …

Philippe Coutinho: The playmaker of Barcelona was the spearhead Brazil He scored twice and scored one more goal in the race of his team.

Philippe Coutinho will be the man of danger of Brazil vs. Mexico

The former Liverpool star opened the Brazil account in Russia 2018 with a sublime curling player for opening the scoring against Switzerland. Costa Rica plays its second Group E clash.

And the 26-year-old has also reminded the world of watching his wonderful vision and passing abilities when Paulinho scored in the goal. groups on Serbia last week, so Mexico knows who they should monitor closely in Samara on Monday afternoon.

Javier Hernandez: The fox in the box is the top scorer of all time Having found the back of the net on 50 occasions in only 105 internationals

The latest of these strikes helped North Americans to to win a crucial 2-1 victory over South Korea, which eventually qualified them for the knockout phase of the competition. Second Place in Group F.

If Mexico is to cause a huge upset and eliminate Brazil on Monday, then it will need the experienced leader of West Ham United to be at his best.

Kevin De Bruyne: Belgium should play an important role during the match against Japan in Rostov on Monday night, which means that the role of the Manchester City midfielder could be crucial to unlock the defense of the # 39; opposition.

Belgium will turn to Kevin De Bruyne to unlock the Japanese defense Monday evening

The 27-year-old He may have contributed only once to the World Cup here, but his manager Roberto Martinez thinks his star deserves a bigger recognition. "De Bruyne has been underestimated so far in this World Cup". "When you look at his contribution in our team, it's one of those contributions that's decisive: he gels everything together."

So, beware of Japan …

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Neymar could he follow both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of the World Cup?

Two of the world's three most famous footballers – Argentina's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal – left the World Cup Saturday at a few hours intervals, with Argentina losing 4 -3 against France and Portugal losing 2-1. Uruguay.

The third most acclaimed football triumvirate member, Brazilian striker Neymar, hopes to avoid the same fate when his team will face Mexico. Neymar and Brazil are expected to continue, but Russia 2018 was filled with unexpected stories

Mexico has shown that it is not discouraged by the brilliance of Brazil [19659009] Of all the statistics that accompany Monday's meeting, two outside. Brazil has never lost to Mexico in a World Cup tournament, scoring 11 goals in this winning streak. However, with regard to recent confrontations in all competitions, Mexico has shown itself very unperturbed. Although Mexico has not reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup since 1986, its last 15 games against Brazil have produced seven wins, two draws and five losses.

Belgium will probably not see his goals

Since the beginning of the tournament, he has scored nine goals in the group stage. They are ready to welcome Romelu Lukaku, the Man Utd striker after an injury against Japan, and with Eden Hazard pulling the strings, it would be a surprise if their three goals per game are not maintained at the expense of Japan [19659006] if they win

Japan will try to mark history by beating Belgium and winning the knockout stages of the World Cup on Monday

Nashino led his team at the top of the best World Cup ever. The last time Japan reached a 16 World Cup, it lost to Paraguay in South Africa eight years ago, with a quarter-final spot having never been accomplished before. They have bread on white, but the possibility of a clash against Brazil in eighth should inspire them.

Statue of the day

Brazil failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals in 1990. Since then, they have always reached the last eight tournaments

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