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Mexico Into U-20 World Cup Last 16 After Morocco Win, Brazil Suffer First Group Exit

Mexico now face host Chile in the round of 16 on October 7 at 13:30 local time.

Overview

  • Gilberto Mora converted a second-half penalty to give Mexico a 1-0 victory over Morocco and secure qualification.
  • Group C finished with Morocco on 6 points, Mexico on 5, Spain on 4, and Brazil on 1.
  • Spain beat Brazil 1-0 with a goal from Iker Bravo, leaving Spain third and awaiting confirmation as a best third-place team.
  • Brazil exited in the group stage for the first time in U-20 World Cup history, drawing harsh criticism in domestic media, with absences linked to clubs not releasing prospects such as Estevao, Endrick and Vitor Roque.
  • Mexico’s round-of-16 match against Chile is scheduled for Tuesday at 13:30 local time, with ViX confirming coverage and Mexican outlets indicating TUDN and Canal 9 will also carry the broadcast.