Mexico will be heavy underdogs as they face Japan in their Round of 16 match in the U17 World Cup. Mexico got through to the knockout rounds after crushing the Solomon Islands, but it was only as a third placed team after tying Paraguay and losing to Italy. Meanwhile their rivals Japan won Group D, which many people considered the Group of Death, cruising past the Netherlands and beating a tough Senegal team. They have yet to allow a goal in the tournament, which is bad news for a Mexico team that has lacked offensive power in every game besides the ones against the Solomon Islands.
U17 World Cup Round of 16 preview: Mexico vs Japan
