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Ghana to play Mexico in Round of 16 at FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival

Ghana to play Mexico in Round of 16 at FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival

The National U-15 Boys team will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. Ghana, who topped Group W with a perfect record of five wins from five matches, continued their impressive run with a 2-1 victory over Korea Republic, courtesy of Abdul Aziz Issah and an own goal.

The National U-15 Boys team will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.

The crucial knockout tie is scheduled for 16:30 GMT, after Ghana eliminated Korea Republic 2-1 in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Ghana, who topped Group W with a perfect record of five wins from five matches, continued their impressive run with a 2-1 victory over Korea Republic, courtesy of Abdul Aziz Issah and an own goal.

The young lads have been in fine form at the FIFA Talent Development Scheme tournament, scoring 29 goals in six matches and remaining unbeaten.

Mexico will provide a stern test in the Round of 16, but the National U-15 Boys will be full of confidence as they continue their hunt for a place in the quarter-finals.

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