Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa says Germany’s come-from-behind victory against Sweden on Saturday doesn’t change anything for El Tri.
A draw between the two teams would’ve secured Mexico’s place in the knockout stages of the World Cup, but Toni Kroos’ late goal gave the Germans a 2-1 win and means Mexico will need a point against Sweden on the final day to be assured of a place in the round of 16.
Ochoa said Mexico’s players learned of the result when they arrived to the airport in Rostov-on-Don as they headed back to their Moscow base camp. The 32-year-old says even had they been assured of moving on, a result would’ve been needed against Sweden simply because of El Tri’s desire to win and top the group with nine points.