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Mexico Reaches U-17 World Cup Round of 32 on Fair-Play Tiebreaker, Draws Argentina

The expanded 48-team format made disciplinary points decisive, separating Mexico from Saudi Arabia despite identical tallies and goal difference.

Último equipo en clasificar a dieciseisavos de final en el Mundial Sub-17 gracias a un criterio de desempate.
Jugadores de México y Argentina frente a frente.
Jugadores de México Sub-17 celebrando.

Overview

  • Mexico advanced as one of the best third-placed teams after finishing Group F with three points under coach Carlos Cariño.
  • FIFA’s fair-play ranking broke the tie, with Mexico recording seven yellow cards versus Saudi Arabia’s nine bookings and two expulsions.
  • Argentina awaits in the Round of 32 after a perfect group stage in which it conceded only two goals.
  • The knockout match is slated for 14 November with a tentative kickoff at 15:30 (Central Mexico time), with venue and broadcast details pending confirmation.
  • The new tournament format advances the top two from each group plus eight third-placed sides, increasing reliance on goal and disciplinary tiebreakers.