Germany 0-1 Mexico, Group F World Cup 2018

They say when Lozano's 35th minute goal went in the reaction from the fans in Mexico City caused an earthquake. And when the game finished, with Mexico holding on to their 1-0 lead to record a famous victory, the German players looked like they wanted the ground to open up and swallow them.

Löw's team started the defence of their 2014 title in shoddy fashion, disjointed and chaotic. Their midfield kept driftng too high, leaving the defence woefully exposed, and time and again Mexico poured through on the counter. And the one thing this Mexican side have is pace, Vela and Chicharito ripping through and creating a host of dangerous chances.

But it fell to 22 year old Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano to convert the chance that would give Mexico victory. Another break and Chicharito fed the PSV youngster in the box. He cut inside and beat Neuer brilliantly at his near post, before wheeling away, aware of just how big a goal it was.

Germany reorganised and were better in the second half, but they were unable to penetrate Mexico's solid defensive wall at the back, well marshalled by keeper Ochoa, one of the stars of 2014. Löw's men finished with their keeper Neuer up for a corner... but nothing could prevent the Mexicans holding on for a famous win. Expect more earthquakes in Mexico City tonight.

Germany vs Mexico live: preview

The reigning World Cup champions play a very lively Mexico side in Group F on Sunday afternoon in Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow with kick-off at 17:00 CEST. These two teams played each other most recently in the Confederations Cup in 2017 when Germany won 4-1 thanks to an excellent display from Leon Goretzka, which included a brace to give the Germans a 2-0 lead. Mexico will want revenge and Germany might think they can do the same again to ease themselves into a tournament they want to win.

Find out how are where to watch the Germany vs Mexico game in World Cup 2018 Group F

Mesut Ozil says he dreams of beating England at the World Cup but Germany will have to navigate their way out of a triphy group that also includes South Korea and Sweden. They are favourites, of course, an while Spain took the cake with pre-tournament controversy, Germany had their own little bit of turmoil. Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan posed for a picture with the president of Turkey and former German striker Stefan Effenberg wanted them thrown out of the team. Gundogan also said "it's hard to live with jeers of your own fans." They can be buoyed by the fact that their manager, Jogi Löw is fully behind the project having rejected Real Madrid, however, as he tries to make it back to back World Cups. World Cup winning goalscorer, Mario Goetze, was left out of the squad along with Leroy Sane but Maneul Neuer is back and the manager says he will not be on the bench. They are in good shape and have enough quality, technical ability, creativity and a blend of youth and experience to stay in this tournament until the latter stages. They won't be happy unless they win it though.

Mexico were caught up in their own controversy involving a late night party and escorts but it's hard to know how serious the allegations were given the source. Mexico made it to the last 16 in 2014 and their best two showings were in 1986 and 1970 when they made it to the quarter-finals. They hosted it on those two occasions so it's interesting to see just how good they are so far away from home. Carlos Vela recently left Real Sociedad for Los Angeles and has taken to the move very well and he will be important for Juan Carlos Osario's side. Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano is highly-rated and will be a big influence in this tournament for El Tri. Meanwhile, Chicharito, who recently ruled out a move to MLS and said he would rather earn less by playing in Spain will also be knocking around the penalty area in search of loose balls to knock home.