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Mexico lose to Spain in opening match of U-17 Women's World Cup
Spain beat Mexico in the U-17 Women's World Cup opener on October 19.
Mexico coach Miguel Ángel Gamero said the pressure of the tournament left his players nervous and tense.
He said Mexico struggled defensively and had too little possession after winning the ball.
The loss means Mexico need to win their remaining matches against Chile and Australia.
The team's next match is against Chile, which Gamero said would be a tough opponent.
Gamero said his team must reset for Chile and find a way to threaten the opposing side.
He also praised his players' effort and said they would keep fighting.
Mexico’s under-17 women’s team lost to Spain in its opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Miguel Ángel Gamero said nerves and tension contributed to the defeat.
He said Mexico struggled defensively and had little possession after regaining the ball.
Mexico’s remaining group matches are against Chile and Australia.
Gamero said the team would focus next on its match against Chile.
- Who
- Mexico’s under-17 women’s team and Spain.
- What
- Mexico lost to Spain in its opening match of the 2026 Under-17 Women’s World Cup.
- When
- October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Coach Miguel Ángel Gamero said tournament nerves and tension contributed to the defeat. He also acknowledged Spain’s good play.
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Mexico lost to Spain in its opening match of the tournament.
Coach Miguel Ángel Gamero said nerves and tension affected the team and identified Chile as its next focus.
- Teams
- Mexico and Spain
- Competition
- 2026 Under-17 Women’s World Cup
- Mexico coach
- Miguel Ángel Gamero
- Next opponent
- Chile
- Other remaining opponent
- Australia
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What people are saying
I think this is a tournament with a lot of anxiety and nerves. And we also have to recognize the good play of the opposing team; it was not our best match, but we have to put it behind us and move on.
Defensively, the match was a bit difficult for us, and when we recovered the ball we had very little possession.
We have to play the matches without the tension; Chile will be a difficult match.