: Germany dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Mexico's organized defense.
: 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 [Group F] Germany Vs Mexico
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 : Germany dominated possession but struggled to penetrate
: Lozano finished a clinical counter-attack after being set up by Javier Hernández. They exploited the space left by Germany's high
: This was only Mexico's second-ever victory over Germany in international football history. Strategic Breakdown