Mexican Women's U17 Team Concludes Tournament in Morocco 2026
The Mexican Women's U17 National Team, known as "El Tri Femenil Sub 17," faced a challenging match against Nigeria this morning at the Mohammed VI Football Complex during the Round of 16 of the Morocco 2026 Women's World Cup. Despite the team's relentless effort and determination until the final whistle, they ultimately succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, thus ending their hopes of advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
In this significant encounter, three players from the "Rojiblancas de Selección" started as key players: Natalia Pérez, Ixchel Uscanga, and Mía Urbano. Ixchel played the entire 90 minutes, showcasing her stamina and skill, while Natalia made her mark on the game until the 78th minute. Unfortunately, Mía had to exit the pitch at halftime due to an injury, impacting the team's dynamics. Bethzabeth Barrón remained on the bench for this match.
The Mexican side demonstrated commendable defensive organization throughout the match, responding effectively to the Nigerian offense. A notable moment came from Natalia Pérez, who attempted a powerful shot from inside the box, aiming for the left post of the Nigerian goalkeeper, but the shot was expertly deflected for a corner kick. Mía Urbano also stood out with her contributions both on and off the ball, while Ixchel Uscanga performed admirably in midfield, actively seeking opportunities to push the team forward.
With this match, the "Rojiblancas de Selección" concluded their participation in the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in Morocco 2026, an invaluable experience that allowed them to represent the essence of "El Rebaño" on an international platform and continue growing in their football development journey.
As reported by chivasfemenil.mx.
