Germany looks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to defend its World Cup crown.

The Germans open with a fully healthy squad, including star goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has recovered from a broken foot.

Despite recent mixed results in friendlies, this is a strong team that can score plenty of goals and is strong in the back.

Mexico, meanwhile, has lost defenders Nestor Araujo and Diego Reyes to injury in the buildup to the tournament, and its best goal-scoring threat, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, scored just eight goals in 33 appearances for West Ham this past season.

The play: Germany -1 over Mexico

Line: Germany -1
Germany: -125
Mexico: 105

Over/Under: 2 1/2
Over: -115
Under: -105

Money line
Germany: -215
Mexico: 630
Draw: 330