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Mexico beat Chile 3-1 to move closer to U-17 World Cup knockout stage
Mexico’s under-17 women beat Chile 3-1 at the World Cup in Morocco on Thursday.
Chile scored first, but Mía Urbano, Citlali Reyes and Nicole Jiménez scored for Mexico to complete the comeback.
The win gave Mexico its first points after a loss to Spain in its opening match, putting the team second in Group F. The result puts Mexico close to the last 16, the tournament’s knockout round.
Mexico will play Australia on Sunday in its final group-stage match.
A win would send Mexico through, while a draw could be enough depending on other results.
Mexico beat Chile 3-1 in the second round of the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Mexico came from behind after Chile scored in the 12th minute.
Mía Urbano, Citlali Reyes and Nicole Jiménez scored for Mexico, according to ESPN México.
The win gave Mexico its first three points in the tournament and put it second in Group F.
Mexico was due to face Australia on Sunday, October 25, in its final group-stage match.
- Who
- Mexico’s U-17 women’s team and Chile’s U-17 women’s team.
- What
- Mexico won 3-1 after coming from behind. ESPN México reported goals by Mía Urbano, Citlali Reyes and Nicole Jiménez.
- When
- October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Morocco, at the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
- Why
- Mexico earned its first three points of the tournament and moved closer to qualifying for the round of 16.
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Chile took the lead.
Citlali Reyes scored Mexico’s second goal, according to Rayados.
Mexico beat Chile 3-1 in the second round of the tournament.
Mexico was scheduled to play Australia in its final group-stage match.
- Result
- Mexico 3-1 Chile
- Competition
- 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup
- Venue country
- Morocco
- Group position
- Second in Group F after the win
- Next opponent
- Australia, October 25, 2026
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