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Mexico Beats Croatia; Meet Netherlands Next

Croatia, despite producing some fine soccer in Brazil, head for home after just three matches.

(RECIFE, Brazil ) - Mexico booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil with a 3-1 win over Croatia in their third and final Group A game in Recife.

Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier Hernandez provided the goals and El Tri will now meet the Netherlands in the Round of 16, while the Croats head for home.