Portugal Obliterate Mexico with a 5–0 Masterclass in the Round of 16

Barely twenty-four hours after Mexico eliminated Argentina on penalties, they walked straight into a storm. Portugal did not simply defeat them; they dismantled them with a ruthless 5–0 performance that stands among the most dominant wins of the FIFA U17 World Cup 2025.

From the opening whistle, Portugal were faster, sharper, more organized, and tactically superior. And at the center of this destruction was Anísio Cabral, who delivered a stunning hat-trick and one of the finest individual performances of the tournament.

Match Summary

Final Score: Portugal 5–0 Mexico
Venue: Aspire Pitch 3, Al Rayyan, Qatar
Date: November 18, 2025

Goal Scorers

Anísio Cabral 12, 28, 67
João Neves 45+1
Tomás Händel 82

Man of the Match

Anísio Cabral

Hero of the Match

Anísio Cabral for a hat-trick and complete midfield domination.

Running Commentary and Key Moments

12 Minute: Portugal Take the Lead

A fast attack down the right resulted in a low cross into the box. Anísio Cabral arrived at the perfect moment and finished calmly to make it 1–0.

28 Minute: Cabral Doubles the Lead

A precise delivery from the left found Cabral rising above the defence to head home. Mexico appeared rattled as Portugal tightened their grip on the match.

45+1 Minute: Portugal Extend to 3–0

João Neves produced a superb curling shot into the top corner. This goal effectively ended the contest before the half-time whistle.

67 Minute: Cabral Completes His Hat-Trick

Cabral collected the ball near the box, shifted it to his right, and fired a powerful strike into the net. It was a complete and confident finish from a player in peak form.