Mexico 0 Sweden 3: Duo advance as world champions Germany bow out

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Defending champions Germany were eliminated at the group stage after they lost and Sweden defeated Mexico, who advanced despite defeat.

Sweden secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup by thumping Mexico 3-0 in a pulsating encounter in Ekaterinburg, while defending champions Germany were eliminated.

Janne Andersson's side reaped the rewards of a relentless attacking display to secure top spot in Group F, with Mexico following them through as runners-up after Germany's shock 2-0 defeat to South Korea.