Breaking Down Mexico’s World Cup 2014 Group Stage Opponents

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Published: December 6, 2013

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Mexico will play in Group A of the 2014 World Cup along with Brazil, Croatia and Cameroon. This is the eighth time El Tri has been in the first sector (two of those when they hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986).

Let's break down Mexico's rivals:

 

Cameroon

When: Friday June 13, 2014 at 12 p.m. ET

Where: Estadio das Dunas, Natal



Samuel Eto'o will lead The Indomitable Lions in their seventh World Cup appearance.

Having played in some of the most prestigious clubs in world football, his vision and fine touch set him as the team's mastermind.

He will not be alone. Pierre Webo will also be in the attack zone ready to help him.

Meanwhile, Stephane Mbia, Alexandre Song and Landry N'Guemo will try to keep the ball and distribute it in the midfield.

Olympique de Marseille defender Nicolas N'Koulou will have a lot of work to do, especially when it comes to aerial game.

We have seen how much El Tri have improved in this area, especially with Oribe Peralta and Raul Jimenez.

This should be Mexico's easiest game. Cameroon's footballers have great physical conditions—they are fast and strong—but their technique has deficiencies.

They also have a huge dependence on Eto'o, and El Tri need to take advantage of it.

A win in the opening match will be key for Mexico, and it could not be a better rival to accomplish the feat.

 

Brazil

When: Tuesday June 17, 2014 at 3 p.m. ET

Where: Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza



The Verde-Amarela are the clear favorites to secure not only this group but also the tournament.

Brazil are the most successful team in World Cup history, with five wins.

With a squad full of young and talented footballers, it is almost impossible that they miss even one point in the ...
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