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The Brazil vs Mexico stats tab covers World Cup, 8th Finals on 2 Jul 2018. It compares 7 available match stats from this fixture, including shots, possession, corners, fouls and cards when those numbers are available. These stats help explain the pattern of the game beyond the scoreline.

Shots on target: Brazil 10, Mexico 1; Shots off target: Brazil 6, Mexico 5; Possession: Brazil 48%, Mexico 52%; Corner kicks: Brazil 8, Mexico 7; Fouls: Brazil 6, Mexico 17; Yellow cards: Brazil 2, Mexico 4. These are the quickest comparison points for checking attacking threat, control of the ball and match discipline.

Brazil led shots on target, 10 to 1 over Mexico, Mexico had more possession, 52% to 48% over Brazil, and Brazil led corner kicks, 8 to 7 over Mexico. Read together with the timeline, those numbers show which team created more direct pressure and which side spent more of the game controlling territory or possession.

Mexico committed more fouls, 17 to 6 over Brazil and Mexico had more yellow cards, 4 to 2 over Brazil. Fouls and cards add useful context because a team can lead the attacking numbers while still being disrupted by stoppages, bookings or defensive pressure.