Mexico’s U-17 national team is set to face Portugal in a highly anticipated knockout match in the U-17 World Cup. This showdown comes after Mexico’s dramatic victory over Argentina, where goalkeeper Santiago López became the team’s hero by saving penalties, securing their advancement to the knockout stage.
Mexico’s Journey to the Knockout Stage
Despite a rocky performance in the group stage, Mexico managed to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Their earlier campaign was marked by inconsistency, but fortune smiled upon them with crucial results enabling the team to progress. The rivalry with Argentina added excitement to their last match, and Mexico triumphed decisively, continuing their quest for the championship.
Upcoming Match Against Portugal
Mexico’s next challenge lies ahead as they prepare to meet Portugal, who secured second place in Group B, behind Japan. This match will be the first official competition encounter between these two teams at the U-17 level, despite having faced each other four times in friendly matches, where Portugal holds a 3-1 advantage in victories.
Match Details
- Matchup: Mexico vs. Portugal
- Date: November 18, 2025
- Time: 7:00 AM Mexico City Time / 8:00 AM ET
- Broadcast: Available on Vix in Mexico, and Fox Sports and Universo in the United States
Possible Lineups
| Mexico | Santiago López, Félix Contreras, Michael Corona, Ian Olvera, Kennerh Martónez, Gael García, Oscar Pineda, Íñigo Borgio, Juan Grajales, Luis Gamboa, Aldo De Nigris |
|---|---|
| Portugal | Romario Cunha, Daniel Banjaqui, Marín Chelmik, Mauro Furtado, José Neto, Rafael Quintas, Bernardo Lima, Duarte Cunha, Anisio Cabral, Stevan Manuel, Tomas Soares |
This match promises to be an exciting encounter as Mexico aims to continue their World Cup journey against a challenging Portuguese side. Fans are eager to see if Mexico can turn the historical trend against Portugal and secure a place in the next round.
