The Mexican U-17 National Team had a tough start in their 2025 World Cup campaign, falling 2-1 to South Korea. Despite the setback, the young players remain hopeful about progressing further in the tournament.
Led by coach Carlos Cariño, the team showed glimpses of talent but struggled to convert opportunities against their opponents. Currently, Mexico sits third in Group F.
To reach the Round of 32, Mexico must either finish in the top two of their group or qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. That means securing victories with strong margins, as every goal and point significantly impacts their chances.
"Under the guidance of Carlos Cariño, the team showed flashes of brilliance but couldn't capitalize on their chances in front of the opponent's goal."
Mexico’s pursuit requires not only fighting hard for wins but doing so convincingly to secure a favorable spot in the knockout stage.
The Mexican U-17 team must win convincingly against Ivory Coast and aim for a strong goal difference to advance beyond the group stage in the 2025 World Cup.