Mexico and Spain played to a 2-2 draw on October 1, 2025, in the U-20 World Cup group stage in Chile, a result that keeps both teams in contention to advance from one of the tournament’s toughest groups.

“We knew this match was crucial for our chances, and the team showed great resilience, especially in the final minutes,” said Mexico’s head coach, Luis Pérez.

The match saw Mexico’s 16-year-old Gilberto Mora score two goals, including a late equalizer in the 87th minute. Spain entered the game as recent UEFA U-19 champions, making the group highly competitive alongside Brazil.

“Gilberto’s performance was outstanding; his maturity on the field at such a young age gives us confidence moving forward,” said Pérez.

This group has been labeled by analysts as one of the toughest in the tournament, featuring traditional powerhouses Brazil and Spain. Mexico’s draw leaves them needing at least a point in their next match to stay on track for the knockout rounds.

“Our focus is on the next game. We will analyze this result and aim to improve our defensive coordination to secure qualification,” said Spain’s captain, Javier Morales.