Team Information
U-16 Mexico National Team
The U-23 and U-15 Japan National Teams met Mexico National Teams this year. Although both U-23s and U-15s lost 2-1 to Japan in a friendly in March and in the Delle Nazioni Tournament in April respectively, the Mexican sides are world's top contenders in each category as they won the 2012 London Olympics and reached the last four in the FIFA U-17 World Cup last year. The team visiting Japan this time have players who play for an academy of Club America, who have taken part in the FIFA Club World Cups several times as well as for that of Pachuca.
Coaches' Comment
Enrique Echeverria Perez, Coach of U-16 Mexico National Team
We are looking forward to taking part in this tournament. Playing in Japan is always our great pleasure. For young Mexican players to be successful, this kind of tournament is very important. When playing in the future World Cup, the players have got to know different playing styles of other countries and actually cope with them. It's very beneficial to play against countries from another continent. We are thankful to the Japan Football Association for the invitation and their effort and courtesy to host this great tournament.
