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Mexico U-17 Women Return With World Cup Bronze as FMF Sets Path Toward 2031

FMF director Andrea Rodebaugh outlined tighter tracking of this cohort, with youth-alignment rules in Liga MX Femenil proposed to build toward a potential 2031 home World Cup.

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Valentina Murrieta recibe emotivo mensaje de su ídolo, Guillermo Ochoa
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Overview

  • Mexico clinched third place at the U-17 Women’s World Cup by defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout after rallying from a goal down.
  • Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta earned the Golden Glove after multiple penalty saves throughout the tournament, drawing a congratulatory video message from Guillermo Ochoa.
  • Rodebaugh said the federation will monitor the players’ progression across U-17, U-20, and U-23 levels to form the core of the senior team targeted for 2031.
  • The FMF backed a proposal to introduce a youth-alignment rule in the women’s league and highlighted ongoing cooperation from clubs in releasing players.
  • Coach Miguel Gamero praised the squad’s resilience, and captain Berenice Ibarra said the bronze should motivate younger generations in Mexican women’s football.