While Brazil goes into Monday's round of 16 match as the favorite, El Tri can look back at previous successes to gather inspiration
Every match is a different story. Yet, when Mexico meets Brazil on Monday in the round of 16, El Tri may be able take inspiration from previous meetings between the two teams.
While Brazil is a footballing giant – the five time champion of the world, as Andres Guardado reminded everyone Friday – and Mexico a relative underachiever, El Tri has plenty of evidence to point to when their players say they can put an end to Brazil's 14-match unbeaten run.
looks back on El Tri's historic results against the South American giants…
Omar Torres1999 Confederations Cup finalMexico hosted the 1999 Confederations Cup and was able to advance atop its group and move into the final. Enormous crowds showed to see El Tri during the tournament, and the final in the Estadio Azteca against Brazil was no different. More than 100,000 fans crammed in to see Mexico beat Brazil 4-3.AdvertisementZepeda doubles, while Marquez suits up in defenseMexico went into half time of the 1999 Confederations Cup final with a 2-0 lead and despite a second-half charge by Brazil was able to fend off the rally and win the tournament. A familiar face to current Mexico fans anchored the defense, with Rafa Marquez the key at the back for Manuel Lapuente's team, while Miguel Zepeda had by far his finest hour in an El Tri kit with two of his side's four goals. Alexandra Brun2005 U-17 World Championship finalIt was the tournament that boosted so many in the current generation of Mexico stars to prominence. Giovani dos Santos earned the Silver Ball, while a number of other players on the roster that will face Brazil on Monday were also in the team that topped the South Americans 3-0 to lift the trophy in Peru. Alexandra BrunVela launched to fameA young Carlos Vela made his name in the 2005 U-17 final in Peru. Vela announced himself with a diving header to open the scoring, and his slick play in the middle of the park helped spark the move for Mexico's second, helping El Tri to a win over a Brazilian side that included a young Marcelo. In addition to Vela and Giovani dos Santos, Hector Moreno, Efrain Juarez and Adrian Aldrete also went to the professional ranks, with Moreno in the World Cup team in Russia but not available this week because of a suspension.