Stunned Germany Hopes to Avoid Early World Cup Exit

Germany's Thomas Mueller walks off the pitch at the end of the group F match between Germany and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, June 17, 2018. Mexico won 1-0. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano) The Associated Press By BEN NUCKOLS, AP Sports Writer MOSCOW (AP) — Germany didn't play the way it usually plays. Coach Joachim Loew isn't sure why. Stymied by Mexico's skillful forwards and speedy counterattacks, the defending World Cup champions pl