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Portugal Thrash Mexico 5–0 to Reach U-17 World Cup Quarterfinals

A VAR-upheld dismissal left Mexico shorthanded from the first half.

Overview

  • Rafael Quintas converted a 15th-minute penalty after José Navarro’s foul to open the scoring.
  • Navarro was sent off on video review for violent conduct before halftime, leaving Mexico with 10 players.
  • Anísio Cabral struck early in the second half, and Portugal added three more between 81' and 85', with Miguel Figueiredo and Yoan Pereira among the scorers.
  • Mexico finished with nine men after goalkeeper Santiago López was ejected in stoppage time.
  • Portugal moves on to face the SwitzerlandIreland winner in the quarterfinals, while Mexico head home as players return to clubs and the coaching staff undergoes review.