Mexico‘s Under-17 national Team is drawing celebratory-and playfully mocking-reactions on social media after advancing to the round of 16 in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 and becoming the sole Concacaf representative in the tournament. The team secured its spot by eliminating Argentina, previously considered the strongest team in the group stage.
El Tri will face Portugal on Tuesday,November 18,for a chance to reach the tournament’s top eight. The advancement comes after the elimination of the United States and canada, both defeated in penalty shootouts against Morocco and Ireland, respectively. Social media platforms like Twitter are alight with posts from accounts including TNT Sports Mexico (@tntsportsmex), Abelito Mix (@abelitomixx), Record Mexico (@record_mexico), and CNF Concacaf (@CNFconcacaf) documenting the win and the reactions to it.
The Mexican National Team’s unexpected success-particularly the upset over Argentina-has resonated throughout the region, solidifying their position as the last hope for Concacaf in the competition. The match against Portugal will determine whether Mexico can continue its surprising run and contend for a championship title.
