The Irish Times

Ken Early: Good or bad, Brazil know best just to play along with Neymar

The superstar displayed both the sublime and the ridiculous in victory over Mexico in Samara

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 20:19

Sweden thump Mexico as both advance to last 16

The Swedes were excellent in a convincing win while Mexico squeezed through as well

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 17:24

Javier Hernandez steers Mexico past South Korea and towards last-16

Rostov painted green as Mexicans pile the pressure on world champions Germany

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 18:22

Mexico create seismic shock to take down holders Germany

Hirving Lozano’s first-half goal shows up poor Germany defending in Moscow

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 18:49

Leon Goretzka’s quickfire double sets Germany on way to final

Young side prove too strong for Mexico as they set up final date with Chile

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 21:41

Cristiano Ronaldo takes centre stage as Portugal draw with Mexico

Reigning European champions concede late Moreno equaliser in Confederations Cup

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 21:15

Real Madrid stroll past Granada to equal unbeaten record

Isco, Benzema, Ronaldo and Casemiro all on the scoresheet in 5-0 win at the Bernabeu

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 14:20

Dutch strike late twice to cruelly deny Mexico

Dos Santos’s opener cancelled out by Sneijder strike and Huntelaar penalty in Fortaleza

Sun Jun 29 2014 - 19:07

Samba Soccer: Dutch space cadets and more terrible tattoos

‘I’m truthful, I don’t have time for hot air. He (Messi) looks a little weak. He doesn’t run like he used to’

Sun Jun 29 2014 - 18:41

Mexico keep Latin American fiesta in full flight as Croatia bow out

Skipper Rafael Marquez gets ball rolling with opening goal in Recife

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 23:18

Brazil need to lay down a big marker against Cameroon

Luiz Felipe Scolari defends his side and says he’s satisfied with the way they are playing

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 13:53

Croatia may have too much up front for Mexico

Mario Mandzukic has chosen an opportune time to hit a rich vein of scoring form

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

Stubborn Scolari could cost Brazil any hope of home glory

Loyalty to certain players may be undoing of Big Phil

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 07:00

Ochoa helps Mexico draw against lacklustre Brazil

Goalkeeper makes series of world-class saves against hosts in Fortaleza

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 22:21

Mexico v Cameroon: Chicharito will have to bide his time

Manchester Untied striker will start on the bench for Mexico against Cameroon

Thu Jun 12 2014 - 18:39