Mexico vs. Germany, Rio 2016 Olympics: What to watch for

When Mexico won the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics, much of the narrative behind the success of that Luis Fernando Tena side was put on progress. Mexico had finally done enough to get past that imaginary line between being good and being great, and everything surrounding the Mexican game seemed so rosy and optimistic. But four years later, much of the big questions being asked then are being asked now. Is this Mexico team good enough to win the gold medal?

Naturally, there is pressure. There is pressure not just for being the current title holders but for being one of the country’s few hopes of getting a medal. There is also the fact that many see this team as a glimpse into the future. For…