Die Mannschaft v El Tri

[Ray de Galles]

Could be the kit match up of tournament so far, an orgy of adidas goodness.

[Bored Of Education]

Am I the only one still slightly surprised that Philipp Lahm and Schweinsteiger aren't playing?

[Ray de Galles]

Best anthem-singing yet from Mexico.

[Eggchaser]

First match I am getting to see live. I do enjoy the German team.

However, Mexico slaughtered the Germans in the national anthem competition.

[Incandenza]

The red in Mexico’s socks seems too dark. Everything else is lovely though

[longeared]

Like the fact that Hector is the forename of two of the Mexicans and the surname of one of the Germans.

[Incandenza]

Every World Cup, Mexico is one of the top teams in terms of supporters’ tickets being bought. And then every time, people are shocked when so many Mexico fans show up for their first game.

[Incandenza]

Löw is sticking with those super tight t-shirts, huh?

[johnr]

Has anyone got a video montage of Low's manboobs dropping, tournament by tournament?

[Ray de Galles]

The red in Mexico’s socks seems too dark. Everything else is lovely though

In their recent friendly with Wales I wondered why we were wearing white socks as Mexico’s looked green to me in the first few images I saw.

I would love Wales to have the inverse of this kit, with a more crimson red shirt.

[Sean of the Shed]

Could be the kit match up of tournament so far, an orgy of adidas goodness.

The letter font is atrocious though.

[Ray de Galles]

Yes, the gaudy gold FIFA World Champions badge Germany are wearing is horrible too but the kits themselves are all kinds of ace.

[ad hoc]

Yes as Sean says. Germany - good kit shit font

[ad hoc]

Should have booked Kroos there

[Ray de Galles]

This is a fucking cracker so far.

[Jah Womble]

Liking Mexico's direct approach.

[ad hoc]

Why didn't he shoot?

[ad hoc]

Foul throw! I like this ref

[anton pulisov]

Chicarito had some brain freeze in front of goal. Maybe that's why they picked Neuer. Forwards are expecting him to charge at them even when he doesn't. Mind games and all that.

[Incandenza]

Germany’s defense is better than Mexico’s attack. Seems like it will be a game of half chances for El Tri.

I hope the Mexican federation gets frustrated with Osorio and fires him, and that US Soccer snaps him up.

[Sean of the Shed]

Mexico shooting whenever they can but there's not been anything that has caused Neuer any problems.

[Eggchaser]

Lots of German possession against Mexican counterattack. Styles make fights.

[Jobi1]

Phil Neville insisting on saying “Chittarito” is making my eye twitch.

Mexico fans doing their “puto” thing; Twitter outrage sure to follow.

[Jah Womble]

Crazy free-kick decision there. Assistants should've spotted that.

[Sean of the Shed]

Chicarito

*grumbles under breath*