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Mexico's winning streak breaks

Mexico loses 3 to 0 against Sweden but still has a place in the World Cup

Mexico's Hector Moreno - Photo: Jason Cairnduff/REUTERS
27/06/2018 |09:54
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After a tight first half tied at zero, Sweden breaks Mexico's winning streak, defeating them 3 to 0.

Mexico's winning streak breaks

(Sweden's National Football team celebrates a goal - Photo: Martin Meissner/AP)

With the first goal of Augustinsson at minute 50, Granqvist's second at minute 62 – after Sweden was awarded a penalty – and Mexico's Álvarez scoring the third into his own team's goal, Mexico loses its third match.

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However, with the result of the Germany vs South Korea match, the Mexican team makes it to the next round and is still in the World Cup.

VAR controversy

At minute 28, VAR came into play as a ball seemed to hit the arm of Javier Hernández and referee Nestor Pitaña reviewed the monitor but ruled there was no penalty, leaving Sweden's coach Janna Anderson fuming and arguing with the fourth official.