NewsLa OpiniónOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County
Mexico defeats Hungary 3-1 in U-15 FIFA World Cup debut in Azerbaijan
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The Mexican Under-15 national team defeated Hungary 3-1 in its opening match of the FIFA World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan 2026, securing its first three points of the tournament. Aaron Muñoz scored two goals and Marcelo Villarreal added one, while Kenez Speier scored a penalty for Hungary.
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The victory places the Mexican youth team second in Group H with four upcoming group-stage matches scheduled against Dominica, Syria, Ethiopia, and Malasia.
Key Facts
- The Mexican Under-15 national team defeated Hungary 3-1 in its debut at the FIFA World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan 2026.
- Marcelo Villarreal scored the opening goal for Mexico in the 15th minute.
- Aaron Muñoz scored two goals for Mexico during the second half.
- Kenez Speier scored Hungary's only goal via a penalty kick near the end of the match.
- The match format consisted of two halves of twenty minutes each.
- Mexico is positioned in second place in Group H with three points.
- Mexico's upcoming group matches are scheduled against Dominica on October 24, followed by matches against Syria, Ethiopia, and Malasia.
Who's Mentioned
locationDominica“Upcoming group-stage opponent”PersonBono“Mentioned in related news links as a goalkeeper”PersonMarcelo Villarreal“Mexican player who scored the opening goal”locationMalasia“Upcoming group-stage opponent”locationAzerbaiyán“Host country of the tournament”locationSiria“Upcoming group-stage opponent”PersonJulián Quiñones“Mentioned in related news links”PersonChicharito“Mentioned in related news links”PersonKenez Speier“Hungarian player who scored via penalty”locationEtiopía“Upcoming group-stage opponent”locationHungría“Opposing national team”PersonHenry Martín“Mentioned in related news links”PersonAaron Muñoz“Mexican player who scored two goals”OrganizationSelección Mexicana Sub-15“Mexican Under-15 national soccer team”