Portugal Destroy Mexico 5–0 — A Ruthless, One-Sided Masterclass
Just hours after eliminating Argentina on penalties, Mexico U17 stepped into a completely different storm.
Portugal U17 delivered one of the most dominant performances of the entire FIFA U17 World Cup 2025, crushing Mexico 5–0 in a match that looked finished before halftime.
This wasn’t a routine victory — it was a statement.
Fast passing, razor-sharp movement, relentless pressing, and lethal finishing defined Portugal’s display.
The star of the night?
Anísio Cabral — the tournament sensation — scoring a hat-trick and orchestrating almost every Portugal attack.
Match Summary — Portugal U17 vs Mexico U17
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Final Score: Portugal 5–0 Mexico
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Tournament: FIFA U17 World Cup 2025
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Stage: Round of 16
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Venue: Aspire Pitch 3, Al Rayyan, Qatar
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Man of the Match: Anísio Cabral
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Key Highlight: Cabral hat-trick + elite overall performance
🎙️ Live Commentary — Full Match Flow
12’ — Portugal Take the Lead (1–0)
Cabral finds space inside the box and taps in from close range after a sweeping move down the right.
Mexico look stunned — and it’s only the beginning.
28’ — Cabral Again (2–0)
A perfect cross from the left finds Cabral towering above the defense.
His glancing header slides into the bottom corner.
Portugal smell blood.
45+1’ — Total Control at Halftime (3–0)
João Neves curls a beautiful shot into the far corner just before the break.
Mexico walk off devastated.
Portugal walk off dominant.
67’ — Cabral Completes His Hat-Trick (4–0)
Cabral shifts onto his right foot and fires a rocket past the keeper.
A flawless attacking display from the young superstar.
82’ — The Final Punch (5–0)
Tomás Händel finishes off a silky passing move.
Portugal celebrate a complete performance; Mexico collapse entirely.
Match Stats — Complete Portuguese Domination
Portugal U17
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68% possession
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18 shots (9 on target)
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90% pass accuracy
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Intense pressing and clinical finishing
Mexico U17
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4 total shots
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Only 1 shot on target
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Could not keep up physically or tactically
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Defensive structure collapsed under pressure
What’s Next for Portugal U17?
Portugal advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland U17 — a clash between two of the tournament’s most consistent sides.
This 5–0 victory sends a loud message across Qatar:
Portugal are serious title contenders.
FAQ — Portugal U17 vs Mexico U17
Q: What was the final score?
A: Portugal won 5–0.
Q: Who scored the hat-trick?
A: Anísio Cabral.
Q: Was this the biggest Round of 16 win?
A: Yes — the largest margin so far.
Q: Why did Mexico lose so badly?
A: Their defensive structure broke down, and they couldn’t handle Portugal’s pace and intensity.
