Mexico U-17 Women’s team beats the Netherlands to earn first World Cup win

Mexico’s U-17 women’s national team earned its first victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, defeating the Netherlands 1–0 thanks to a decisive goal from Citlalli Reyes.

Despite playing with 10 players from the 56th minute after a red card, Mexico held on for a crucial result that gives them their first three points in Group B and keeps their chances alive to reach the knockout stage.

A historic tournament in Morocco

The World Cup kicked off on October 17 in Morocco, the first time the African nation has hosted a tournament in this category. The opening ceremony took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Stadium Complex in Rabat, marking a milestone for women’s football development in the region.

Bouncing back after a tough debut

Mexico began its campaign last weekend with a 2–0 loss to North Korea, the defending champions and three-time winners of the tournament. That result raised questions about the team’s depth and composure, but the win over the Netherlands showed a quick recovery and renewed confidence under coach Miguel Ángel Gamero.

Citlalli Reyes’ goal in the second half was enough to tilt the balance and give Mexico momentum heading into their final group match. The defense stayed compact, and goalkeeper Renata Flores played a key role in keeping the clean sheet during the final stretch.

What’s next

Mexico now shares Group B with North Korea, the Netherlands, and Cameroon. Their next match against Cameroon, scheduled for October 24, will be decisive in determining whether they advance to the next round.

How to watch

All of Mexico’s matches at the U-17 Women’s World Cup can be streamed live on ViX, where fans can follow every play and track the team’s progress throughout the tournament.