Herzogenaurach
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany - Mexico's extensive schedule of 12 games in preparation for the World Cup has boosted team morale, particularly a 2-1 victory over defending World Cup champion Italy.
HERZOGENAURACH - Going back into the annals of World Cup history, one of the biggest upsets came at Spain 1982 when Algeria defeated reigning European champions West Germany in the first round.
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany - Barcelona midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos was the major casualty when Mexico announced its final 23-man World Cup roster Monday.
HERZOGENAURACH - Like a field marshal mustering his troops, Carlos Alberto Parreira stands on the pitch in the Adi-Dassler-Stadium in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
