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Mexico draws 2-2 with Benin in their opening match at the U-20 Women's World Cup

The Mexico U-20 Women's National Team drew 2-2 against Benin in their World Cup opener.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Mexico draws 2-2 with Benin in their opening match at the U-20 Women's World Cup — Archive photoPhoto: Eneas De Troya from Mexico City, México · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

In their debut at the U-20 Women's World Cup, the Mexico U-20 Women's National Team drew 2-2 against Benin. The Mexican team, led by Natalia Muñoz, had high expectations after winning the gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games, which granted them favorite status.

During the match, Mexico managed to take an early lead of two goals, but a couple of mistakes allowed Benin to equalize. Despite the result, the team hopes to meet the expectations surrounding their participation in the tournament.

Mexico's next match will be against Poland, where they will aim to advance to the next round. The Aztecs will conclude the group stage by also facing Argentina, in a group where each game will be crucial for their aspirations.

Event coverage has included live tracking, with reports on key moments of the match and player performances. The team is expected to improve in their next appearance.

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