Brazil Beats Mexico 2-0 in World Cup Knockout

Brazil Beats Mexico 2-0 in World Cup Knockout Brazil picked up their third straight shutout victory on Monday, by eliminating Mexico with goals by Neymar and Roberto Firmino. Brazil now advances past the round of 16. The loss is a crushing defeat for Mexico. No country has played in more World Cups games without ever winning the tournament. This victory marks the seventh straight tournament in which Brazil has advanced at least to the quarterfinals. Brazil will play the Japan-Belgium winner in a quarterfinal Friday in Kazan.