The Mexican national team triumphs over the defending world champion, Germany

Mexico, which made its debut this Sunday by defeating the current world champion, Germany, in the first match of Group F in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, achieved its first victory against the Germans in a final phase of the most important national team tournament in the world.

Mexico, which will also face South Korea (in Rostov, on the 23rd) and Sweden (in Ekaterinburg, on the 27th) in the group stage, emerged victorious from the Luzhniki stadium and, thanks to a goal from Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano, is currently leading the group which includes the four-time world champion.

They had faced each other three times in a World Cup, and the closest that Mexico had been to victory was in the 1986 World Cup - in which Germany lost the final to Argentina, 3-2 - when they played as the host nation (for the second time after 1970). In a match in which the Germans only reached the semifinals in the penalty shootout.

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Mexico has the opportunity to celebrate its designation as host for the 2026 World Cup (along with Canada and the United States) by defeating the current champion, Germany, in their debut at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Luzhniki stadium in Moscow will be the stage for this match, which promises to offer a lot of excitement.

Mexico and Germany will hold nothing back in their opening match. Thomas Muller on one side and 'Chicharito' Hernandez on the other will be in charge of leading the attacks in a duel that could determine the first place in Group F at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

What time do Germany vs. Mexico play?

- 10:00 am Peru time

- 5:00 pm Munich time

- 10:00 am Mexico City time

- 3:00 pm Sochi time

- 11:00 am Miami time

German Army

Germany is the only one of the 32 teams that qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after winning all its matches in the qualifying phase. Four years ago, they celebrated in Maracaná and won their fourth title thanks to a goal in extra time from Mario Götze, who is absent from this World Cup.

Joachim Löw's team arrives at the 2018 World Cup in Russia with the intention of equaling Brazil's record of five World Cups, who in turn will be seeking their sixth crown. And as their first opponent, they will face the Mexican national team, led by Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio.

Aztecs go all out

The exact lineup of Mexico - where veteran Rafa Márquez equals the record of five World Cup participations - will be difficult to predict, as 'Profesor' Osorio loves rotations and has not fielded the same lineup in 46 managed matches.

The 'Tri' arrived at the 2018 World Cup in Russia after losing their last friendly match against Denmark (2-0). Before that, they had won 3-0 against Iceland, lost 0-1 against Croatia, and drew 0-0 against Wales in three matches played in the United States. And before flying to Europe, they won 1-0 against Scotland at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

Which channels will broadcast the match?

- In Peru: DirecTV, Latina, and TV Perú

- In Mexico: DirecTV

- In Spain: BeIN Sports, Mediaset, Telecinco

- In Colombia: RCN, Caracolm, and DirecTV

- In the United States: Fox Sports, NBC, and Telemundo

- In Mexico: Sky México, TDN, Televisa, TV Azteca

- In Argentina: TV Pública, DirecTV, TyC Sports