2 Mexico finished second in their group. Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev completely mis-read the situation after Hector Herrera sent a looping clearance 80 metres downfield from the edge of the Mexican area seven minutes into the second half. The crowd seemed to sense that Russia had missed their chance and Lozano's freak equaliser confirmed their worst fears. Mexico finished second in Group A on seven points, behind Portugal on goal difference. Russia coach Stanislav Cherchisov, a former national team goalkeeper, backed Akinfeev.

Source: India Today June 25, 2017 04:52 UTC