Brazil defines fate of Mexico in the Confederations Cup

With a game in which locals could be classified to the semifinals and Mexico be eliminated, the Confederations Cup, played in Brazil, continues to be the final exam of the hosts, who must show how capable they are to put on a show of the magnitude of the World Cup.

Brazil beat Japan 3-0 in the debut game; and Mexico lost to Italy 1-2. The other match of the Group: Italia-japon will be played in two days and could also define the fate of both, with Italy to semis and Japan home, according to analysts.

For the other group, Spain, favorite of the tournament, which won in its debut 2-1 to Uruguay, tomorrow will face the champion of Oceania, Tahiti, a modest team, with a single professional player, which was thrashed by Nigeria 6-1 in their first encounter.