Mexico’s Youth National Team Continues Streak of Success in U20 World Cup
The Mexican National Team, under the moniker “El Tri,” has once again shattered the myth of the fifth match in a youth-level World Cup. This time, they accomplished this feat at the U20 tournament in Chile, securing a spot in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2017.
Key Players and Their Contributions
Tahiel Jiménez, a Santos Laguna forward and son of former Veracruz and América player Walter “Lorito” Jiménez, opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a powerful left-footed shot following an assist from Gilberto Mora, leaving Chilean goalkeeper Sebastián Mella helpless.
Iker Fimbres, a Monterrey midfielder, extended Mexico’s lead in the 67th minute with a strong right-footed shot from outside the large Chilean area. This goal provided both mental and tactical relief for Mexico, as Chile had dominated the second half’s beginning.
Upcoming Quarterfinal Match
- Mexico vs Argentina or Nigeria
- Saturday, October 11
- 17:00 CDMX time
- Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile
The match will be broadcasted on TUDN.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Tahiel Jiménez? Tahiel Jiménez is a Santos Laguna forward and son of former Veracruz and América player Walter “Lorito” Jiménez. He scored the opening goal against Chile in the U20 World Cup.
- What is the significance of Mexico’s victory? This win marks Mexico’s fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance in a U20 World Cup, showcasing their consistent success in developing young talent.
- Who will Mexico face in the quarterfinals? Mexico will play against either Argentina or Nigeria on Saturday, October 11, at 5:00 PM CDMX time in the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile.
