Mexico can secure a place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals by avoiding defeat against the hosts Saturday
Juan Carlos Osorio believes Saturday's Confederations Cup clash with Russia in Kazan provides his Mexico side with the perfect chance to silence their critics.
Osorio's men have come under fire back home for scraping a late point against Portugal in their opener and then having to come from behind to see off a plucky New Zealand side 2-1 on Wednesday night.
A clash with the tournament hosts - who need a win to go through to the semi-finals - looks tricky on paper but Osorio thinks it is the perfect game for his players to prove their mental fortitude by claiming the point they need to advance.