This was the first time that Mexico had held Brazil to a draw at a World Cup. Their previous three clashes ended in comprehensive victories for the Brazilians, 5-0, 4-0 and 2-0.
Ronaldo wa Brazil anashikilia rekodi ya kupachika mabao mengi zaidi katika fainali za Kombe la Dunia. Ana jumla ya magoli 15 kutoka katika fainali za mwaka 1998,2002 na 2006.