Mexico faces a key game when they play against host Panama in their first game of the second round in the CONCACAF U-17 Championship. A victory against Panama will give Mexico the ticket to the U-17 World Cup and eliminate Panama, who need a victory after losing to Costa Rica in their first game of the second round.
Mexico is going into the game with two more days of rest but will face the difficulty of playing the host team on extreme conditions, not only because of the extreme necessity for Panama but also because of the controversial nature of their game against Costa Rica.