Top spot in Copa America Centenario Group C is up for grabs when Mexico and Venezuela go head to head at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday.
Mexico booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Uruguay and a 2-0 win against Jamaica, while Venezuela overcame both sides 1-0 to secure a spot in the last eight.
Those triumphs have extended El Tri's winning run to 11 matches, with coach Juan Carlos Osorio retaining his 100 per cent record since taking the helm from interim boss Ricardo Ferretti in October.
"We are not surprised at all that Venezuela is playing this way because there are many players who are in Europe, who have been standing out," he said.
"For us, it is important to ensure first place in the group on Monday, because we know the capability of our opponents.
"But in the Copa you have to beat whoever is in front of you and the team is very committed and aware of what is needed."
"We take it very well because you have to be 100 per cent for each game," he continued.
"Because you do not know when your moment will be, you have to give it your best shot when you have the chance.
"Ultimately, we are all here for what we have done and what we can give."
"Regardless of who we get, like if we played the world champions, to Venezuela will give the same," he said.
"We are going to play toe-to-toe with anyone, we came here to leave the name of Venezuela up high."
