World Cup 2018: Brazil sees off Mexico to book quarter final spot as Mexico's 'curse of the fifth game continues'

Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to qualify for World Cup quarter-finals.

Second-half goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino have earned Brazil a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Monday’s World Cup last-16 tie in Samara.

After a goalless first half, Neymar soon gave Brazil the lead before substitute Firmino put the game out of Mexico’s reach during the closing stages.

Tite’s team progress through to the quarter-finals where they will face the winner’s of the tie between Belgium and Japan.