Overview
- Mexico’s U17 men open Group F against Korea Republic on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 07:00 CT on Aspire Zone Pitch 1 in Doha.
- The reported starting XI features Santiago López; Michael Corona, Félix Contreras, Ian Olvera, Adrián Villa; Íñigo Borgio, Kenneth Martínez, Luis Gamboa; Gael García, Jorge Sánchez and Aldo De Nigris.
- Coach Carlos Cariño says Mexico will play with intensity and a front‑foot, dynamic approach, emphasizing unity and pressing to build confidence early.
- Live coverage of Mexico–Korea includes DSports, TUDN, DGO, FIFA+ and ViX, with Canal 9 carrying the match in Mexico; the women’s semifinal vs. Netherlands airs on TUDN with FIFA+ and ViX streaming.
- Mexico’s U17 women advanced after eliminating Italy on penalties led by goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta’s three saves and will play the semifinal in Rabat on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 13:00 CT.