Fifa world cup 2018 brazil vs mexico samba boys train ahead of knockouts

Fifa World Cup 2018 Brazil vs Mexico: Samba boys train ahead of knockouts

Fifa World Cup 2018 Brazil vs Mexico: Samba boys train ahead of knockouts on Business Standard. Brazil's journey to the Round of 16 has been anything but smooth

Latest News World Cup favourites Brazil continue their campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russiaon Monday against a Mexican side, which stated their campaign brilliantly before coming dangerously close to elimination.

Brazil produced their best display of the tournament in beating Serbia 2-0 to secure their place in the last 16, finding more connection between midfield and attack than in previous games, reports Xinhua news agency.

Brazil struggled for fluidity in their opening two matches in Russia and will look to the win over Serbia as a turning point to their campaign and a confidence boost.

However, they will have to be wary of their disciplinary record with key trio Neymar, Coutinho and Casemiro a booking away from suspension.

Brazil's journey to the Round of 16 has been anything but smooth: After drawing 1-1 with

Switzerland in their opener and leaving it late to claim a 2-0 win over Costa Rica, they beat Serbia 2-0 to ultimately move on as expected group winners.

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