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Here comes Hino Nacional Brasilia. Watch out for the a capella second verse...
Summary
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Second goalless draw of finals
Both sides on four points
Game played in Fortaleza
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Here we go then. Anthem o'clock. This is special!
Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
Ramzi:, external I fink Neymar is waaayyy overrated.
Little White Lies:, external Brazil vs Mexico. This is going to be good.
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Postpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
BBC Radio 5 liveSouth American football expert Tim Vickery on BBC Radio 5 live: "Luiz Scolari will remember in his previous spell as Brazil coach he lost to Mexico 2001 at the 2001 Copa America. That cycle ended with victory at the 2002 World Cup and being crowned world champions is the only acceptable result for his second spell in charge.
"Jose Vazquez has an role to play for Mexico today. Croatia did not play with a holding midfielder, which is why we saw Neymar play more centrally. I think today he will go wider and attack the space behind the Mexican wing-backs."
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Juninho
Former Brazil and Middlesbrough midfielder"The manager Luiz Felipe Scolari is helping to take the pressure off the players. Even if they are playing in Europe they do not have huge international experience, the experience is off the pitch with the staff. It is his job to take the pressure off and let them play and he is saying: 'The responsibility is all mine'.
"The players trust him. He wants to build a family group. That makes the group stronger."
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The players are in the tunnel. Thiago Silva looks full of focus, leading his men down the steps. Julio Cesar settles in behind him. Almost time to rumble.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEveryone's after a ticket...
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The Estadio Castelao is bouncing, we are 15 minutes out from kick-off.
If you missed the national anthem on Thursday night make sure you don't miss it this time. Spine-tingling stuff...
Keep calm and carry onpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
Juninho
Former Brazil and Middlesbrough midfielder"When you wear the Brazil shirt, there is pressure all the time - even in friendlies. You have to win every game.
"Back in 2002, I found that the second game at a World Cup is different. I think the Brazil players will be a lot calmer against Mexico than they were against Croatia.
"That does not mean it will be easy, though, because the past six games between the two sides have been very tight and tough, with Mexico winning three of them. Go back further, and Brazil's record is even worse."
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Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf
MOTD"I don't know how relaxed Brazil will be, every game there will be pressure, but that opening win will at least loosen them up a little bit."
A perfect 10?published at 19:44 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesPele, Pele, Pele, Rai, Rivaldo, Neymar?
Three different men have had the pleasure of wearing the number 10 shirt in a Brazil World Cup win, and current hope Neymar certainly did his best in the opening win against Croatia.
He hit a low equaliser with a skiddy left-footer before calmly converting a dodgy penalty.
He was one of the favourites for the golden boot for the tournament too and will be hoping for a third tonight to keep up with Thomas Muller...
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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on MOTD"This team is not as 'sexy' as other Brazilian teams, but their style works for them. As much as they work hard, they have got flair in there with Neymar, who started the tournament brilliantly.
"Once you've got that opening win, the pressure comes off and then they can relax and enjoy the tournament."
Where are we?published at 19:42 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza
Image source, Getty ImagesCapacity: 58,000
Opened: 1973 (reopened in January 2013).
Altitude: Sea level.
Climate: Daily temperatures peak at around 30C throughout the year, although the city sometimes benefits from a sea breeze. Occasional rain showers are not uncommon in June.
Time Zone: GMT -3 hours.
Approximate distance from Rio: 1,617 miles.
Where is it?: A 'fortress' port on the north-east coast of Brazil, it has 16 miles of beaches.
Fixtures: 14 June, Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica 17 June, Brazil v Mexico, 20:00; 21 June, Germany v Ghana, 20:00 24 June, Greece v Ivory Coast, 21:00; 29 June, Second-round, Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A, 17:00; 4 July, Quarter-final, Winner Second-round 1 v Winner Second-round 2, 21:00.
Background: The renovation of the Estadio Castelao was completed on time and within budget, making the stadium the first World Cup venue to be declared ready. Work began in March 2011, and cost 518m reais (approximately £167m).
The city of Fortaleza sits on Brazil's north-east coast, and is a popular tourist destination because of its beaches. The new Castelao aims to minimise the impact of the heat on players and spectators.
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Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf
MOTD"We see Brazil as the mecca of football. Everybody is playing on the beach, it is all about the ball."
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Let's hope that prestigious award doesn't go to Arjen Robben's head...
Vote resultspublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesHe scored two goals as the Netherlands destroyed World Cup holders Spain - and Arjen Robben has got your vote as Brazil 2014's most impressive player so far.
You voted in your thousands. Here are the full results:
Arjen Robben 41%
Thomas Muller 26%
Andrea Pirlo 13%
Neymar 11%
Karim Benzema 9%
Thank you for taking part.
London 2012 finalpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
There are highlights of the Olympic final win for Mexico over Brazil now viewable at the top of your screens.
Wind your way back down Wembley Way by clicking on the 'highlights' tab.
The Danger Manpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 17 June 2014
Image source, ReutersOribe Peralta has scored nine goals in his last seven competitive appearances for Mexico, including the winner in the opening group stage game of this tournament against Cameroon.
If you're in your mid-20s and reckon your World Cup dreams are over, this guy is an inspiration.
He had six years out of the national team before a recall in 2011, belatedly becoming a legend after scoring both goals against Brazil in the 2012 Olympic final. Now at 30 he is enjoying his time in the sun.
So strap your astroturfs on, get down the 5-a-side centre and you could be in the England team by the time we reach *Qatar...
*Or alternative venue
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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on MOTD"It was clear that the Brazilians were affected by emotion against Croatia, even by the way they sang - or shouted - the national anthem. This World Cup is huge for them. I felt there was too much emotion on Thursday, that's why they didn't start well against Croatia. They didn't play well but got the result they wanted. They must play better tonight."
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Image source, Getty ImagesI don't think there will be any lack of support for Brazillians to worry about this evening. The stadium has been 75% full for an hour or so already and it is a sea of yellow.