Mexico's U-17 Women's National Team achieved its primary goal in the State of Mexico and officially secured its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco. The 'tricolor' team authoritively defeated their Costa Rican counterparts 2-0 on Sunday. With this resounding result, the squad led by head coach Miguel Ángel Gamero concluded the Concacaf Qualifying stage as the absolute leader of Group C with a perfect nine-point record. The match was marked by the tactical discipline of the Mexican team and their effectiveness in crucial moments of each half. The opening goal came in the dying moments of the first half, specifically in the 43rd minute, through a strike by Citlalli Reyes, who solidified her position as the top scorer for the national team in the competition. In the second half, after making changes from the bench, Kemberly García capitalized on spaces in the Central American defense to deliver the final blow in the 81st minute. Gamero's strategy relied on the dynamism of players like Shaddai Núñez and Ixchel Uscanga up front, backed by a solid defensive line commanded by Emily Delgado and Vanessa Paredes, which completely neutralized the attacks of the Costa Rican team led by Edgar Rodríguez. Mexican goalkeeper Ania López had a quiet afternoon without major scares between the posts, capping off a Pre-World Cup campaign where the team suffered no defeats and dropped no points. Following this home success, the Mexican national team's coaching staff will briefly disband for the players to report to their developmental clubs before starting formal training camps in preparation for the African World Cup. The mandate for the 'tricolor' group is clear: to emulate or surpass past international performances and to solidify the generational transition in the country's women's football.
