Mexico’s participation in the 2023 U-17 World Cup came to an end in the Round of 16 after getting destroyed by Mali by a 5-0 score. It was an embarrassing performance for a Mexican side that got totally outclassed and in which coach Raul Chabrand looked to have no answers for a Mali side that totally dominated from the first minute. Mexico end their tournament run with a lackluster record of 4 points; one victory, a tie and two bad losses.
Mexico came out with the same starting 11 they played with against New Zealand. Early on, a pass into the area found Mahamoud Barry, whose left-footed shot was easily saved by Mexico’s goalkeeper, Paolo Bedolla.