"The Tri" fell for the seventh time in a row in the last 16

He began dominating, but Mexico did not take advantage of the momentum and ended up falling before a Brazilian team that took out all its repertoire to ensure its presence in the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup.

Goals from Neymar in the 51st minute and substitute Roberto Firmino in the 88th made a difference, but El Tri had its moments, especially in the first half.

"You can not say that Mexico did not give it all," said former Premier League player Dion Dublin. "They tried to get the ball with centers, passes and shots, but Brazil always had the answers."

For his part the English international Terry Butcher noted that the Tri "they missed the last ball, the last pass", adding that the first half had be