Mexico v Cameroon odds, live stream and match preview from World Cup Group A
The action continues from Group A of the World Cup with Mexico v Cameroon live stream, which kicks off Friday’s action at 17:00.
- The first match on the second day of the World Cup see’s Mexico and Cameroon meet in Group A, with punters and fans able to watch all the action with Bet365 and their live television stream of the game.
Realistically the loser will struggle to qualify, with Brazil and Croatia to come for the pair after their opening match.
Mexico nearly failed to reach Brazil 2014, needing a play-off with New Zealand, whilst Cameroon were too strong for Tunisia over two legs.
Since naming their World Cup squad, Mexico have had plenty of match preparation, with four friendlies.
Hector Herrera’s side won the first two, before 1-0 losses to Bosnia and Portugal, thanks to a late Bruno Alves goal.
Cameroon have had an odd set of friendly results, drawing 2-2 with Germany, yet struggling past European minnows Moldova 1-0.
The pair have only ever met once before, way back in 1993, with Mexico edging a friendly 1-0 thanks to Daniel Guzman’s goal.
World Cup best: Mexico twice quarter-finals (Last 1986); Cameroon quarter-final (1990)
2010 World Cup: Mexico last 16; Cameroon group stage
Squads in full
Mexico
Goalkeepers: Jose de Jesus Corona, Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera
Defenders: Miguel Layun, Carlos Salcido, Paul Aguilar, Andres Guardado, Hector Moreno, Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Diego Reyes, Rafael Marquez
Midfielders: Miguel Angel Ponce, Jose Juan Vazquez, Luis Montes, Hector Herrera, Isaac Brizuela, Marco Fabian, Carlos Pena
Forwards: Oribe Peralta, Javier Hernandez, Giovani dos Santos, Raul Jimenez, Alan Pulido
Cameroon
Goalkeepers: Charles Itandje, Sammy Ndjock, Lioc Feudjou
Defenders: Allan Nyom, Nounkeu Dany, Cedric Djeugoue, Aurelien Chedjou, Nicolas Nkoulou, Henri Bedimo, Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Midfielders: Enoh Eyong, Jean Makoun, Joel Matip, Stephane Mbia, Landry Nguemo, Alexandre Song, Edgar Salli
Forwards: Samuel Eto’o, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Moukandjo, Vincent Aboubakar, Pierre Achille Webo, Fabrice Olinga
Team news
Mexico could name a very similar side to the one that started the 1-0 loss to Portugal on Friday evening.
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is expected to come into the side though, possibly at the expense of the experienced Rafael Marquez.
Andres Guardado has had a disappointing season for Bayer Leverkusen, however is likely to feature out wide for El Tricolour.
Cameroon could pack the midfield, where they are at their strongest, given the quality of Alex Song and Stephan Mbia.
Samuel Eto’o could find himself on the bench, with Vincent Aboubakar and Mainz’s Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting in good form.
Mexico (4-4-2): Corona, Aguilar, Moreno, Reyes, Layun, Dos Santos, Herrera, Vasquez, Guardado, Peralta, Hernandez
Cameroon (4-5-1): Itandje, Nyom, Chedjou, N’Koulou, Assou-Ekotto, Matip, Song, Mbia, Enoh, Choupo-Moting, Aboubakar
