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Match Report

Sweden secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup by thumping Mexico 3-0 in a pulsating encounter in Ekaterinburg, while defending champions Germany were eliminated.

Janne Andersson's side reaped the rewards of a relentless attacking display to secure top spot in Group F, with Mexico following them through as runners-up after Germany's shock 2-0 defeat to South Korea.

There were no lingering effects of the embittering late 2-1 loss suffered to Germany last time out as Sweden went for the jugular from the off, though they were denied a penalty for a blatant handball by Javier Hernandez despite referee Nestor Pitana reviewing video footage.

The impressive Guillermo Ochoa kept Emil Forsberg and Marcus Berg out in the opening period, but Ludwig Augustinsson volleyed a deserved opener through the Mexico goalkeeper in the 50th minute.

Andreas Granqvist rifled home 12 minutes after Pitana pointed to the spot for Hector Moreno's challenge on Berg, the Mexico defender's booking ruling him out of the last 16.

Edson Alvarez inadvertently sent the ball into his own net as Sweden moved out of sight, but the silver lining for Mexico was that they advanced because of Germany's failure against South Korea - leaving the world champions bottom of the group.

Jesus Gallardo was shown the quickest yellow card in World Cup history for a late challenge on Ola Toivonen after just 15 seconds, but the Mexico left-back cleared the resultant free-kick after Berg's knockdown fell just out of Granqvist's reach.

Sweden continued to pile on early pressure and, in the fifth minute, Ochoa reacted well to ensure Forsberg did not fire home a free-kick the goalkeeper conceded for handling outside the area – Granqvist complaining no card was issued.

Berg could not contort his body sufficiently to steer a header from Granqvist home, before Forsberg blazed two chances over in the space of three minutes.

Hernandez was fortunate not to concede a 29th-minute penalty for handball, referee Pitana signalling for play to continue with a corner after a trip to the monitor on the sidelines.

Sebastian Larsson had to be dragged away from berating the officials for the ensuing set-piece, from which Sweden went close when Berg had a stabbed attempt from Mikael Lustig's hooked ball tipped over by a leaping Ochoa.

Carlos Vela shot high and wide in a rare foray forward by Mexico, having sent his first attempt earlier in the match narrowly off target, while Berg drilled into the side-netting at the end of a stoppage-time counter-attack.

Sweden got the breakthrough their efforts deserved in the 50th minutes, Augustinsson volleying past Ochoa when Viktor Claesson's mishit sat up perfectly for him.

After granting Mexico a reprieve in the first half, Pitana pointed to the spot when Moreno slid in on Berg and Granqvist drilled into the top-left corner.

Sweden moved out of sight in the 74th minute when substitute Isaac Thelin flicked on a long throw-in and a muddled Alvarez sent the ball into his own net with his arm.

Vela could not steer a drive from Hernandez home from inside the six-yard box in the 82nd minute, but their journey continues in Russia, despite a performance that was the antithesis of their opening 1-0 victory over Germany.

Live Updates

Goals/Highlights

Own Goal for Mexico! It skims off Álvarez

Goal! Ice in his veins! Andreas Granqvist slams the penalty home! 2-0 Sweden! 

Goal! Augustinsson puts Sweden into the lead! 

National Anthem time! 

Preamble

Team News! Both teams are unchanged from their last games.... wow that was simple!  

Hello! Welcome to the Live Updates to Mexico Vs Sweden. Plenty on the line in this match, both sides can still qualify! Mexico just needs a point to progress, whilst Sweden needs a victory to progress. All will also depend on the other game between South Korea & Germany, but don't worry we've got you here at beIN SPORTS with all the coverage and highlights you need. Stick around, team news is incoming! 

Preview

Mexico only needs a point against Sweden to guarantee qualification to the round of sixteen for the seventh consecutive World Cup. 
El Tri has been impressive in their victories against Germany & South Korea, but cannot let off the gas in their final game despite Sweden suffering a last-gasp defeat to Germany.

Head coach Juan Carlos Osorio will certainly be wanting to keep the momentum ahead of a potential round of sixteen match against Brazil, Switzerland or Serbia. 

Javier Hernández scored his 50th international goal in the win against South Korea, and the West Ham striker is likely to lead the line again. The tricky forward loves representing his country and will be relishing the test against a slow and cumbersome Sweden backline. 

Mexico Predicted Team
Ochoa; Gallardo, Moreno, Ayala, Salcedo; Guardado, Herrera; Lozano, Vela, Layun; Hernandez

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TV Channel- MAX HD3
Kick-off- 17:00
Stadium- Ekaterinburg Arena, Ekaterinburg

Sweden must lift themselves after their late defeat to Germany. Much of the pre-match talk has focused around Jimmy Durmaz whose tackle lead to Sweden conceding the goal against Germany. 

The winger was subjected to racist abuse online after the game. However the 29-year old was surrounded by his team-mates to send a defiant message to the trolls in what has been one of the most touching moments of the World Cup to date. Sweden will have to be united if they are to defeat Mexico and hope that South Korea can help them against Germany. 

The Swedes have been defensively strong in the tournament, led admirably Andreas Granqvist but goals will be the order of the day against the Central American side. Marcus Berg is likely to lead the line and the pressure is on the Al Ain to deliver the goals that could see Sweden through to the round of sixteen. 

Sweden Predicted Team
Olsen; Lustig, Lindelöf, Granqvist, Augustinsson, Claesson, Larsson, Ekdal, Forsberg, Toivonen, Berg

It promises to be a fascinating encounter as Mexico take on in Ekaterinburg.  Watch the Live & Exclusive stream of the game on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.