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When and against whom does Mexico debut in the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia?

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By Reinaldo Oliveros

Nov 10, 2023, 11:30 AM EST

The U-17 Soccer World Cup begins this Friday and Mexico will participate in this edition.

The youth Tri is located in Group F along with New Zealand, Germany and Venezuela. The Teutons and the Mexican team They are the favorites to advance to the next round in this group.

The last World Cup that Mexico played in this category was runner-up after losing to Brazil in 2019.

The Mexican team debuts this Sunday, November 12, against Germany in one of the strongest matches in the group. The meeting will be at 6:00 am, Mexico City time.

Mexico qualified for this edition after defeating the United States in the Concacaf World Cup. Coach Raúl Chabrand believes that the Mexican youth team has everything to win this tournament.

“We can think, dream, Mexico is a power, we are committed to that, with the support of the players, we can continue dreaming. Yes, there was some pressure due to everything that has been experienced, but it must also be recognized that Mexico is a power in this category. This path is one that many have taken, focusing, recognizing that good work has been done and seeing how to improve, gives us joy, without stopping working,” commented Chabrand.

Indonesia started the U-17 World Cup with a tie

Indonesia celebrated by scoring a point, its first in a soccer World Cup in any category, after earning a one-goal draw against Ecuador in the first match of both teams at the U-17 World Cup with goals from Purwanto, for the Asian team, and Obando, for the Ecuadorian team.

After a few initial minutes of testing, in which both teams had opportunities To score, the Asian team was the first to send the ball into the net in the 22nd minute after a great play on the wing by Afrisal, who had previously missed a clear opportunity, and the shot, practically alone, by Purwanto.

However, Ecuador, with high pressure to steal the ball and force the rival’s error, did not lose its efforts and after a great cross from Sánchez from the right wing, in the In the 28th minute, Ecuadorian striker Obando hit an incontestable header to restore the tie.

Ecuador’s next match will be on Monday, November 13 against Moroccos, the same day that Indonesia will face Panama.

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