Mexico eliminated from World Cup with loss to Brazil

Monday, July 2, 2018
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Mexico's World Cup run has come to an end. They were eliminated Monday, losing 2-0 to Brazil in round 16 after advancing past the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Mexico finished second in Group F behind Sweden.

The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stages. Germany, the 2014 champions, were in the group as well, but finished last.
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After South Korea defeated Germany in the final game of the group stage, videos went viral of the Koreans and Mexicans celebrating the elimination of Germany together.


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Mexico fans made their presence felt in Russia with their traveling fan base and celebrations out on the Russian streets.
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