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Mexico U-17 Lose 2-1 to South Korea in World Cup Opener, Pressure Builds in Group F

Mexico targets a Nov. 7 rebound against Ivory Coast with the format still offering a path for the best third-placed teams.

Overview

  • Koo Hyun-bin scored for South Korea in the 19th minute, Aldo De Nigris equalized at 44', and Nam Ian made it 2-1 at 49' after a goalkeeper error.
  • Mexico controlled stretches of play and created chances but lacked finishing and committed costly defensive lapses.
  • Switzerland beat Ivory Coast 4-1 to lead Group F, leaving Mexico third after the opening round of matches.
  • Mexico face Ivory Coast on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8:45 a.m. CDMX at Aspire Zone Field 2 in Doha, with TV coverage on TUDN and Vix in Mexico.
  • Forward Luis Gamboa, who assisted Mexico's goal and registered six shots, said the team remains determined to bounce back.