本期內容：

Germany came into Russia 2018 tipped as favorites by many, looking to become the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962. However, their attempt to create history got off to the worst possible start as they fell to a shock opening game defeat to Mexico. Hirving Lozano was the hero as the striker's first half goal proved the difference between the two sides. And although the Germans subjected their opponents to a wave of late pressure, El Tri held on for a win and celebrated wildly at the final whistle.

be tipped as: 被認為
retain: vt. 再次獲得；衛冕
attempt: vt./n. 嘗試；企圖
get off to a bad/good start: 開局不順/開門紅
fall to…: 被擊??；倒在……
striker: n. 前鋒；得分手
subject: vt. 施壓；使屈服
a wave of: 一波……

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