Mexico City, June 4 -- Serbia manager Veljko Paunovic says Mexico has the talent to advance deep into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, which starts next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Paunovic knows Mexican football well, having had spells in charge of Guadalajara and Tigres UANL over a managerial career spanning 14 years.
"I am convinced of it. I've been saying it since I was here during my career in Mexico," Paunovic told reporters ahead of Serbia's friendly with Mexico in Toluca on Thursday.
"All the ingredients are there for it to happen. There is a tremendous culture, passion, precision and the commitment needed for the national team to achieve results through hard work."Mexico will begin its World Cup campai...