Mexico will play in the second round of the World Cup for the fourth straight time.
Germany whitewashed Ecuador 3-0 to top Group A at the World Cup on Tuesday, while England tied Sweden 2-2 to win Group B.
Despite either loss or tie, Ecuador and Sweden were runners-up of their groups and booked berths in the last 16.
Miroslav Klose struck twice to lead Germany to a 3-0 win over a half-hearted Ecuador on Tuesday, sealing first place in Group A for the World Cup hosts.
England drew 2-2 with Sweden on Tuesday to earn a second round World Cup clash with Ecuador while the Swedes go through to face hosts Germany.
A 23-year-old man from England has been arrested with 91 forged World Cup tickets in his possession, Frankfurt police said on Monday.
One dazzling shot, one great save at the World Cup and a player can capture the adoration of his nation and the respect of soccer fans worldwide.
Some of Italy's legendary stars, keeping a watchful eye on the national team at the 2006 World Cup, might be forgiven for feeling that they are looking at a mirror image of Italian footballing history.
Since FIFA expanded the field to 32 nations before the 1998 World Cup, at least one seeded team has failed to advance to the second round at each tournament.
Brazil and France had better learn soon that no one wins World Cups just by showing up, or the trophy will be going somewhere else.
After a rude awakening in its debut against Spain last week, Ukraine regained a measure of pride Monday by delivering a similar lesson to Saudi Arabia for its first World Cup victory, 4-0.
Togo's Sparrow Hawks fluttered out of World Cup contention Monday after one of the most tempestuous journeys in the tournament's history.
The substitutes saved the day for Spain, helping it with a 3-1 win over Tunisia and carrying it into the next round of the World Cup.
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