Chicharito fastest player in World Cup group stages

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez registered the fastest run in the group stages of the World Cup, according to FIFA statistics.

The 22-year-old Guadalajara-born striker hit a top speed of 32.15 kilometres-an-hour, or 20 miles-an-hour, say FIFA.

The news puts more weight behind the massive campaign in Mexico for him to start against Argentina (see posts below).

In other positive news for Mexico, Lionel Messi has had most shots without scoring.