World Cup fancies flatter to deceive

Updated June 18 2018 - 10:51am, first published 10:45am
Germany's Thomas Mueller cast a disconsolate figure after their defeat to Mexico in Moscow.
Germany's Thomas Mueller cast a disconsolate figure after their defeat to Mexico in Moscow.

Parity has come to the World Cup as Brazil joined the list of tournament contenders that have failed to win their opening matches in Russia.

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