Mexico vs Netherlands starting XI and lineups for World Cup Round of 16
By Josh Sanchez
A match up of international soccer giants clash in the Round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon at Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza when Mexico and the Netherlands take the pitch.
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In anticipation of their big match that has a trip to the quarterfinals on the line, El Tri and Oranje have released their starting XI lineups for the big match.
For the Dutch, Robin Van Persie returns from a yellow card suspension, with Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben also in the attack.
The Netherlands has been one of the most impressive teams throughout the group stage of the tournament, so they will be looking to give Mexico their best effort.
Here is the Netherlands starting XI:
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For Mexico, it will be a very familiar lineup. Stout goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will once again be between the pipes, with Oribe Perlata and Giovani dos Santos leading the El Tri attack.
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez will be the spark plug for Mexico off of the bench for the fourth straight game.
There is one change in the midfield, however, with Carlos Salcido replacing José Juan Vázquez, who is suspended for the match after drawing two yellow cards during the group stage.
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