Overview
- The Dutch advanced on a 69th-minute strike by Lina Touzani off an Anne Gelevert setup in Rabat.
- Mexico pushed late as VAR checks went against them and a long-range effort from Berenice Ibarra hit the woodwork.
- The third-place match against Brazil is scheduled for Saturday in Rabat, with broadcasts listed on Nu9ve, TUDN and ViX in Mexico.
- Coach Miguel Gamero said his players deserved more but urged focus on securing third place.
- Separately, Mexico’s U17 men opened with a 2-1 loss to South Korea in Qatar and next face Ivory Coast on Friday in Group F, needing points to stay in contention.