Mexico names squad for U17 World Cup ahead of training camp in Dubai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Mexico has announced its 21-player roster for the U17 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar. The squad, coached by Jurgen Castañeda, aims to secure a third title for Mexico. The team will travel to Dubai for a training camp, facing Australia on November 10 and Ivory Coast on November 14 before the tournament begins. Mexico is placed in Group K alongside Romania, Cameroon, and Venezuela, with their first match against Romania on November 21.
- •Squad includes Marcelo Avalos, Da’vian Kimbrough, and Saulo Tejeda.
- •Training camp in Dubai starts after departure on November 5.
- •Mexico plays two friendlies before the tournament begins.
- •First group match is against Romania on November 21.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico name squad for U17 2026 World Cup
"Mexico named the 21 players that hope to bring the U17 World Cup to Mexico for a third time.
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