The Group Stage of the U20 Pre-World Cup has officially ended for El Tri, who drew 1-1 against Panama in their third match. After this result, Mexico advanced to the Quarterfinals as the leader of Group C, thanks to the 7 points it collected.
The Aztecs already have a definite opponent, as next Wednesday they will play against Costa Rica for a ticket to the Under-20 World Cup in Chile 2025. It is worth noting that the 4 semifinalists will have their ticket, so if they win the match against the Ticos, Mexico will secure its place in the World Cup.
There are 4 Chivas players who are with the national team: Yael Padilla, Diego Ochoa, Francisco Méndez and Brandon Téllez. That is why we will now tell you how the Rojiblancos have participated so far.
Yael Padilla
The Rebaño's attacker has been a fundamental part of the U-20 Tri, as he has played in all 3 matches. In the first two he was a starter, while against Panama he came on as a substitute. In addition, Padilla has already scored 1 goal in the World Cup, which he scored against Haiti in the debut.
Diego Ochoa
The central defender started in the first two games, but was left without minutes against Panama due to the rotation of the squad. His presence has greatly strengthened the Mexican starting lineup, as his passes help Eduardo Arce's team to progress.
Francisco Méndez
Mexico's 2 central defenders are from the Cantera Rojiblanca and Méndez is one of them. Like Ochoa, he started as a starter in the first 2 matches and was left on the bench during the third. The 'Pajaro' is perhaps the most outstanding defender so far in the competition, as he has combined his excellent ball handling with those great defensive conditions.
Brandon Tellez
Despite not being a starter in the first match of the tournament, Téllez was able to earn Arce's trust and closed the Group Stage being fundamental for the U-20 Tri. Brandon was a starter against Guatemala and Panama.
