Despite two wins in two games, Mexico’s future in the World Cup is almost as unsettled as it was when the team landed in Russia three weeks ago.
Heading into its final group stage game with Sweden on Wednesday, Mexico is facing several scenarios that could either send it on to the knockout rounds as Group F champion or runner-up, or send it home. Here are the possibilities — and stick with us because it gets complicated:
- With a win or draw vs. Sweden, Mexico wins the group and advances to the second round.
- Even with a loss to Sweden, Mexico still goes through if Germany fails to beat South Korea.