The Selecao can go one step closer to defending the gold medal they won at Rio 2016 with victory against El Tri
Brazil will take aim at sealing a spot at a second successive Olympic men’s tournament final when they face off with Mexico in the last four of Tokyo 2020 in Kashima.
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The Selecao remain heavy favourites to defend the gold medal they won on home soil at Rio 2016 and can go one step closer with victory over El Tri in the semi-finals.
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TV channel, live stream and how to watch
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Team news and rosters
| Position | Mexico roster |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Ochoa*, Jurado, Malagon |
| Defenders | Erick Aguirre, Montes, Vasquez, Angulo, Sanchez, Lorona, Mora |
| Midfielders | Romo*, Rodriguez, Esquivel, Cordova, Beltran |
| Forwards | Martin*, Lainez, Vega, Antuna, Eduardo Aguirre, Angulo, Alvarado |
With their senior compatriots coming up short in the Gold Cup final to the USMNT, El Tri’s hopes rest with Olympic glory now, with the punishing test of Brazil between them and the gold medal match.
They will be riding high after a 3-6 demolition of South Korea in the quarter-finals – and with old hands like Guillermo Ochoa next to young talents such as Alexis Vega, they’ll fancy their chances of springing an upset.
Predicted Mexico starting XI: Ochoa; Lorona, Montes, Vasquez, Sanchez; Roma, Esquivel, Cordova; Antuna, Martin, Vega.
| Position | Brazil roster |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Brenno, Lucao, Santos* |
| Defenders | Nino, Ricardo Graca, Guilherme Arana, Gabriel Menino, Dani Alves*, Diego Carlos*, Abner Vinicius, Bruno Fuchs |
| Midfielders | Matheus Henrique, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Claudinho, Reinier |
| Forwards | Gabriel Martinelli, Paulinho, Richarlison, Matheus Cunha, Antony, Malcom |
The Selecao made it hard work for themselves in the last eight against Egypt, with Matheus Cunha’s early goal the only finish to split the two – but they will now only be focused on ensuring they make it to Yokohama and the final in four days’ time.
With generational superstars like Richarlison in the mix, their pedigree is hard to counter – but they will still have to live up to their billing if they hope to have a chance of making it two Olympic triumphs in a row.
Predicted Brazil starting XI: Santos; Dani Alves, Nino, Diego Carlos,Guilherme Arana; Douglas Luiz, Bruno Guimaraes; Antony, Matheus Cunha, Claudinho; Richarlison.
Recent results
| Mexico results | Brazil results |
|---|---|
| South Korea 3-6 Mexico (Jul 31) | Brazil 1-0 Egypt (Jul 31) |
| South Africa 0-3 Mexico (Jul 28) | Saudi Arabia 1-3 Brazil (Jul 28) |
| Japan 2-1 Mexico (Jul 25) | Brazil 0-0 Ivory Coast (Jul 25) |
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