Mexico Under-20 Team Aims for Knockout Stage in World Cup

Chile, Oct. 2, 2025 — The Mexico Under-20 soccer team is poised to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. With their recent draw against Brazil, the team, managed by Eduardo Arce, holds its future in its own hands as they prepare for a crucial match against Morocco next Saturday.

Currently, Mexico sits in second place in Group C with two points, following draws against Brazil and Spain. Only the group winners and four best third-place teams advance to the next round, giving Mexico a significant chance to move forward.

Mexico will face Morocco, which has already advanced as the group leader with six points. The tournament’s structure favors Mexico’s potential routes to qualification, but they must secure a win to optimize their standing. A victory would bring them to five points and likely a second-place finish in the group.

Even if Mexico manages a draw against Morocco, they would earn three points but would have to rely on results from Brazil and Spain’s final game to determine if they can still qualify. The team hopes for a draw in that match to enhance their chances.

However, a loss would make their pathway to the knockout stage much more complicated. They would need favorable outcomes from other matches while finishing with only two points, which might not be enough to guarantee advancement.

If they finish second in Group C, Mexico would face the second-place team from Group A on October 7. Japan currently leads that group, with Chile and New Zealand also in contention. The possible scenarios and matchups continue to create suspense as Mexico heads into the final game.