¡Rojiblancos play their part in Mexico U17 win!
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The talent of the Rojiblanca Academy was on display once again in the Mexican U17 and U23 national teams’ international fixtures, as they wrapped up their warm-up matches unbeaten with a win and a draw, respectively. Three Rojiblancos featured for their respective national age-group teams, and here is how they performed.
U17
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Mexico’s U17 national team wrapped up its preparations for the Qatar 2026 U17 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a match played at Al Hamriyah Sports Club in the United Arab Emirates.
Gerson Gutiérrez started for the national side and contributed to the team’s play with his skill and movement, joining the attack and providing options to threaten the opposition. André Godínez came on in the 46th minute to provide fresh legs, bring balance to the team by breaking up opposition attacks, and get forward at the right moments.
El Tri’s next challenge will be its Qatar 2026 U17 World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday, November 21, at 9:40 AM (Central Mexico Time), in Qatar.
U23
Meanwhile, Mexico’s U23 national team began its warm-up tour of South Korea as part of its preparations for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. In its first match, the national side drew 0-0 with the hosts at Korea Football Park Stadium.
Juan Pablo Uribe was in the starting lineup and provided midfield options for Eduardo Arce’s side.
Mexico’s U23s will face South Korea again on Tuesday, November 17, at 4:00 AM (Central Mexico Time), at Cheonan Stadium in the city of Cheonan.
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