Mexico defeated Germany 1-0 in their opening Group F match at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018. This result was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, as Germany entered the tournament as the defending champions. Match Highlights : Hirving Lozano scored in the 35th minute.
: This was only Mexico's second-ever victory over Germany in international football history. Strategic Breakdown
Mexico's strategy relied on high-intensity pressing and lightning-fast transitions. They exploited the space left by Germany's high defensive line, particularly the gaps behind Joshua Kimmich. German coach Joachim Löw later admitted his team was "negligent" in possession, which allowed Mexico to punish them on the counter. Aftermath and Reactions
: The defeat contributed to Germany eventually becoming the third consecutive defending champion (after Italy in 2010 and Spain in 2014) to be eliminated in the group stage. Mexico 1–0 Germany ⚽ Goal : Hirving Lozano (35') 🏟️ Venue : Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow 📅 Date : June 17, 2018
: Lozano finished a clinical counter-attack after being set up by Javier Hernández.
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