LIVE: Portugal v Mexico | Confederations Cup 2017
The biggest early match of the 2017 Confederations Cup is set for Sunday morning, when Portugal and Mexico battle in Group A. Both teams brought super strong rosters to Russia for the cup and look like contenders to win it all. Here’s how to watch the match, lineups and our live blog below:
Portugal
Patrico; Cedric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; Carvalho, Andre Gomes; Quaresma, Moutinho, Nani; Ronaldo.
Mexico
Ochoa; Salcedo, Reyes, Moreno, Layun; Dos Santos, Herrera; Guardado, Vela, Jimenez; Hernandez.
As champions of the Euro 2016, Portugal are participating in their first-ever Confederations Cup. Mexico are seasoned in the competition and are making their seventh Confed Cup appearance. El Tri hosted and won the tournament in 1999.
Mexico are cruising against CONCACAF competition, but will they be able to keep that level against foes from other confederations?