Overview
- Rafael Quintas converted a 15' penalty before Portugal pulled away through Anísio Cabral early in the second half and late goals by Zeega (81'), Miguel Figueiredo (83') and Yoan Pereira (85').
- Mexico finished with nine men after José Navarro was sent off before halftime and goalkeeper Santiago López received a late red card.
- Cariño said the ejection and earlier setbacks derailed his game plan and noted the side was short-handed following recent absences in the squad.
- Excélsior reported that missing players, including Karin Hernández, José Mancilla and Gael García, weakened Mexico's lineup for the knockout match.
- The defeat marks a second straight Round-of-16 exit for Mexico's U-17s, with the team set to return home this week as players rejoin their clubs amid online taunts, notably from Argentine fans.