Overview
- Captain Berenice Ibarra scored the lone goal with a 17th‑minute header from a corner.
- Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta preserved the lead with key late saves as a potential Paraguay penalty was reviewed on VAR and not awarded.
- The round-of-16 match was played on Campo 3 at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco.
- Mexico will face Italy on Sunday, November 2 at 13:00 (CDMX), with broadcasts available on TUDN, ViX and FIFA+.
- The win marks Mexico’s first U-17 quarterfinal since 2018; Italy advanced by beating Nigeria 4-0 and enters with one of the tournament’s most potent attacks.