The Mexican Women's U-17 National Team has successfully met expectations by defeating Costa Rica 2-0 in their final match of the Concacaf Qualifiers, thereby securing their place in the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. This decisive encounter took place at the Costa Rican Football Federation facilities in Alajuela, forming part of Group C.
The match saw the Tricolor team take the lead just before halftime, with Citlalli Reyes scoring the first goal in the 43rd minute. After receiving a precise pass from Mía Urbano, Reyes executed a powerful right-footed shot that found the back of the net, making the score 1-0. Following this goal, the game became tightly contested, with limited opportunities for both teams. It wasn’t until the 81st minute that Kemberly García added a second goal for the Mexican side, cementing a final score of 2-0.
With this victory, the Mexican Women's U-17 team finished at the top of Group C, boasting a perfect record of three wins, thus advancing to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Morocco 2026. In contrast, Costa Rica concluded the group stage in second place with two wins and one loss. Puerto Rico managed to secure the last spot by being the best runner-up across all three groups, edging out Costa Rica on goal difference.
Under the guidance of coach Miguel Ángel Gamero, the team will now focus on preparing for the upcoming global tournament, aiming to replicate their success from 2025. Additionally, Citlalli Reyes finished as Mexico's top scorer in the qualifying rounds, highlighting her pivotal role in the team's achievements.
As reported by tudn.com.
