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World Cup 2018: Mexico upset defending champs Germany 1-0
Mexico on Sunday caused arguably the biggest upset of World Cup 2018 so far when they beat Germany 1-0 in an absorbing contest thanks to a superbly-taken first-half goal from Hirving Lozano at the Luzhnki Stadium in Russia.
Less than a year ago, Germany and Mexico met in Russia. That night at the Fischt Stadium in Sochi, the Germans ran out 4-1 winners to reach the final of the Confederations Cup — a tournament they later won.
Germany coach Joachim Loew had taken a ‘B’ side to the tournament, which was considered a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, and that show in Sochi was a validation of the world champions’ strength in depth.