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There are fewer and fewer questions left in the FIFA Confederations Cup. One of the unknowns is the second finalist. It is Germany and Mexico who will fight for a spot in the final. Teams that have not stumbled. Both teams won twice in the three matches and played once in a draw.
Germany and Mexico had met before the FIFA Confederations Cup, back in 2005. At that time, Joachim Low, the coach of both teams, was an assistant to the German coach.
Germany won 4:3 after extra time with Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger on the pitch in the Confederations Cup match for third place. The match took place exactly 12 years ago, on June 29, 2005.
Mexico - masters of comebacks in Russia. Mexican team was behind in all three matches at some point, but still managed to beat New Zealand 2-1 and Russia with the same result, while playing a draw with Portugal 2-2, falling behind twice.
Meanwhile, Germany has not lost in 13 consecutive matches. This streak includes 10 wins and 3 draws. Germany's last defeat was last year in the European Championship, when they lost 0:2 to France in the semi-finals.
Germany
World champions seem to be gaining good form at the best time. "Players want this to be their tournament," J. Low said at the beginning of the tournament. The desire, which seems to be achievable. Germany will play against a team that could struggle if pressure is applied very well, with no room to breathe. This could be the main factor for victory for the young Germans.
Possible starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Defenders: Matthias Ginter, Shkodran Mustafi, Antonio Ruediger. Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Emre Can, Jonas Hector, Lars Stindl, Julian Draxler. Forward: Timo Werner.
Average age: 23.8 years Last three matches: Germany 3:1 Cameroon, Germany 1:1 Chile, Germany 3:2 Australia. Participation in the Confederations Cup: twice (1999, 2005)
Mexico
Mexicans were really waiting for this match. Although the Germans left almost all the stars at home, they have enough talent to once again send Mexico to the canvas. Mexicans also have a lot of problems with their captain Andres Guardado, who is suspended from the group stage matches due to two yellow cards. After 12 years, Mexicans finally have a chance for revenge, and it could not be a more fitting time than in the fight for a spot in the final.
Possible starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Guillermo Ochoa. Defenders: Miguel Layun, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno, Oswaldo Alanis. Midfielders: Jonathan Dos Santos, Hector Herrera, Luis Reyes. Forward: Raul Jimenez, Javier Hernandez, Javier Aquino.
Average age: 27.9 years Last three matches: Mexico 2:1 Russia, Mexico 2:1 New Zealand, Mexico 2:2 Portugal. Participation in the Confederations Cup: Six times (1995, 1997, 1999 (Champions), 2001, 2005, 2013)
