Spain have taken an early lead in Group F at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after securing a 2-0 victory over Mexico in their opening match, while Chile and Australia shared the points following a 1-1 draw.
The Spanish side made a confident start to their campaign, collecting all three points and placing themselves at the top of the standings. Their victory puts them in a strong position as the group stage continues, although Mexico will need to respond in their next fixture to avoid falling further behind.
Chile and Australia occupy second and third place respectively, with both teams earning one point after their opening draw. Their closely contested encounter leaves the group wide open, with both nations still having an opportunity to challenge Spain for the leading positions.
Mexico currently sit at the bottom of Group F after their defeat, but there is still time to recover as the tournament progresses. With several matches remaining, the battle for qualification is far from settled.
Beyond Group F, the opening round has already delivered one of the tournament’s most remarkable results. The United States produced a stunning attacking performance to defeat Samoa 17-0, making an emphatic statement in Group E. China also began strongly, recording a 3-0 victory over Kenya.
The USA’s extraordinary scoreline has drawn attention to the competition’s opening matches, while Spain’s disciplined performance against Mexico has given them a promising platform to build on.
As the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup continues, Spain will look to maintain their momentum, while Australia, Chile and Mexico aim to strengthen their positions in a group that remains competitive after the first round.
Group F standings: Spain lead with three points, Chile and Australia have one point each, and Mexico are bottom without a point.