World Cup Fans Leave Luzhniki Stadium After Germany's Bitter Defeat From Mexico

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Football fan before Germany vs. Mexico match in Moscow - Sputnik International
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Germans, reigning champions of 2014 FIFA World Cup, have been defeated 1-0 by Mexico in teams' first match at the 2018 tournament at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

The live video from Moscow shows frustrated German fans and Mexico's celebrating supporters leaving Luzhniki stadium after Germany has been overthrown in its first World Cup game.

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Eyes on the Prize: Germany in High Spirits Ahead of World Cup Match With Mexico
During the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia, Germany thrashed Mexico 4-1 in the semi-final. Ahead of the upcoming game, the German team's midfielder Julian Draxler said that Germany had noticed some of Mexico's "weak spots" at the Confederations Cup; however, at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, everything would "start afresh." 

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will last till July 15, with games set to be played at 12 stadiums across 11 Russian cities. Germany will also play Sweden in Sochi on June 23 and South Korea in Kazan on June 27 as part of Group F. Mexico, in turn, is set to play two more Group F matches with South Korea and Sweden on June 23 and 27, respectively.

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Ahead of the game, Germans held a fan fest in Berlin to support their national team.

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