Overview

• Kickoff is set for 17:00 CDMX at Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso, with broadcasts on Canal 9, TUDN and ViX Premium in Mexico.
• Reported starting lineups were released pre-match, with Mexico naming Emmanuel Ochoa, Gilberto Mora and Hugo Camberos among the XI and Chile listing Sebastián Mella, Agustín Arce and Lautaro Millán.
• Mexico advanced from a tough Group C unbeaten after draws with Brazil and Spain and a win over Morocco, while host Chile progressed with three points through FIFA’s Fair Play tiebreak.
• Pre-game narratives feature local media taunting Mexico’s standout Gilberto Mora and Mexican players stressing mental preparation as Chile looks to leverage full home support.
• If tied, the match goes to extra time and penalties, and the winner will meet the Argentina–Nigeria victor in the quarterfinals; Mexico is without Mateo Levy due to concussion protocol.