The Mexican U-17 national team experienced a difficult start to their World Cup campaign, suffering a loss in their debut match. Their journey towards securing a third title began with a challenging match against South Korea, leading to a pressing need for recovery in the group stage.
Mexico’s Challenging Debut at the U-17 World Cup
In the opening game, the team, managed by Carlos Cariño, faced South Korea. The Mexicans fell behind within the first 20 minutes. Just before halftime, Aldo De Nigris equalized for Mexico, providing a glimmer of hope. However, South Korea secured victory by scoring shortly after the second half began.
Group G Standing
After the initial matchday, Mexico finds themselves in a precarious position, sitting third in Group F. They have no points and are tied with their next opponent, Ivory Coast, but rank lower due to goal difference.
Ivory Coast’s Performance
Ivory Coast also endured a tough start. They faced Switzerland, where the score settled at 4-1, with Huberto Yao scoring a consolation goal in the 81st minute.
Upcoming Match: Mexico vs Ivory Coast
Mexico’s next challenge will be against Ivory Coast on November 7. The game is set to kick off at 8:45 AM CDMX time (9:45 AM ET) at Aspire Zone – Pitch 2.
Predicted Lineups
| Mexico | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Santiago López | Cristo Kouassi |
| Felix Contreras | Kouadio Koffi |
| Michael Corona | Kouame Obli |
| Ian Olvera | Assabie Ahui |
| Gael García | Aboubacar Meite |
| Oscar Pineda | Daan Yoboue |
| Iñigo Borgio | Cheick Malo |
| Juan Grajales | Cinta Touali |
| Karin Hernández | Youbah Coulibaly |
| Luis Gamboa | Kouassi Kouadio |
| Aldo De Nigris | Huberto Yao |
As the Mexican squad prepares for this crucial match against Ivory Coast, they must rally to improve their standings and fight for a chance to advance in the tournament.
