The Mexican U-17 Women’s National Women’s Soccer Team advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Wednesday after defeating Paraguay 1-0, thanks to a header by Berenice Ibarra.
In a match in which both sides had good chances to score, the Mexicans got the better of the set piece and took the game thanks to a great header by Ibarra off a corner kick in the first half.
Will face Italy
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Paraguay did not give up and tried to equalize with several brilliant individual efforts from striker Claudia Martinez Ovando, their top scorer during this tournament.
Thus, the Mexican U-17 Women’s National Team, runner-up in the 2018 World Cup, sealed its qualification to the quarterfinals of the current championship, where it will face Italy.
With information from EFE
A great performance
The Mexican U-17 Women’s National Team continues its participation in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 held in Morocco.
The squad coached by Miguel Ángel Gamero began its World Cup journey in Group B along with North Korea, the Netherlands and Cameroon.
This Wednesday, they played their round of 16 match against Paraguay Femenina U-17, where Berenice Ibarra’s headed goal allowed them to advance to the quarterfinals.
Mexico’s presence at this stage of the tournament reinforces its status as an emerging power in youth women’s soccer in the region.
He emphasizes that many of his players were trained in the Liga MX Femenil, which provides them with competitive experience from an early age.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, this team represents a new generation that combines technical talent, discipline and global vision.
For more information, visit QuéOnnda.com.
