Netherlands vs Mexico U17 face off in the first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Annex Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
This electrifying rematch between the two nations adds intrigue to an already compelling tournament, as Mexico seeks to defend their advantage from the group stage while the Netherlands look for redemption after a dramatic penalty shootout journey through the knockout rounds.
The winner will advance to the final and have the opportunity to compete for the inaugural women’s U-17 world title.
Netherlands vs Mexico U17 Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
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Match Details: Netherlands U17 faces Mexico U17 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semifinal on November 5, 2025, at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Annex Stadium, Rabat, Morocco.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT (19:00 local Moroccan time, 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT).
This tournament is notable as the 9th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, and 24 teams are divided into six groups of four. The group stage concluded on 30 October 2025, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage in the Quarterfinals.
Netherlands’ Journey:
The Dutch have showcased remarkable resilience throughout the tournament, overcoming significant adversity in the knockout stages despite posting a relatively modest group stage record.
After their opening group stage victory against Cameroon (4-3), the Netherlands suffered defeats to Mexico (0-1) and North Korea (0-5), finishing third in Group B with just 3 points and a concerning -5 goal difference.
However, their true character emerged in the knockout rounds, where they won consecutive penalty shootouts against the United States (7-6 in the Round of 16) and France (6-7 in the quarterfinals, with France scoring 2-2 in regular time).
The Dutch goalkeeper Maren Groothoff has been exceptional, making eight crucial saves against the USA alone.
Mexico’s Campaign:
El Tri has maintained a winning streak since their group stage, progressing through the tournament with clinical efficiency and impressive defensive organization.
Mexico secured second place in Group B with 6 points, winning 2-0 against North Korea and 1-0 against Netherlands before defeating Cameroon 1-0 with a crucial 87th-minute strike from Citlalli Reyes.
Their quarterfinal performance was equally convincing, as they advanced past Italy on penalty kicks (0-0, 5-4 AET) with a composed display that kept them defensively sound.
Mexico has maintained a clean sheet streak and has been particularly effective in converting set-piece opportunities, highlighted by Reyes’ exceptional free-kick prowess.
Netherlands U17 Women’s Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France U17 (QF) | 2-2 (6-7 PEN) | W | U-17 World Cup QF | Nov 2, 2025 |
| USA U17 (R16) | 1-1 (7-6 PEN) | W | U-17 World Cup R16 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| North Korea U17 (GS) | 0-5 | L | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Mexico U17 (GS) | 0-1 | L | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Cameroon U17 (GS) | 4-3 | W | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 18, 2025 |
Mexico U17 Women’s Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy U17 (QF) | 0-0 (5-4 PEN) | W | U-17 World Cup QF | Nov 2, 2025 |
| Cameroon U17 (GS) | 1-0 | W | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Netherlands U17 (GS) | 1-0 | W | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 21, 2025 |
| North Korea U17 (GS) | 0-2 | L | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Paraguay U17 (Group Stage) | 0-0 | D | U-17 World Cup GS | Oct 16, 2025 |
Head to Head
Mexico holds a perfect head-to-head record against the Netherlands at the U-17 level, having defeated them 1-0 in their only previous meeting during the group stage of this very tournament.
That encounter, decided by Citlalli Reyes’ 87th-minute strike, provides Mexico with a significant psychological advantage as they prepare for the semifinal rematch.
| Played | Played | Netherlands Wins | Draws | Mexico Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals For | 0 | 1 | ||
| Goals Against | 1 | 0 |
The Netherlands will be desperate to overturn this result and prove that their penalty shootout heroics represent a genuine transformation in their tournament form rather than merely fortunate escapes.
Mexico, conversely, will look to build on their tactical mastery from the group stage encounter.
Netherlands vs Mexico U17 Current Team News
Netherlands Team News:
The Dutch squad arrives at the semifinal with momentum from their dramatic penalty victory against France, where they came from behind after going 2-0 down.
Coach Olivier Amelink’s team has shown incredible mental resilience, particularly through goalkeeper Maren Groothoff, who has been performing at an exceptional level. Forward Liv Pennock has emerged as a crucial attacking threat with her pace and positioning, having scored the opening goal against the USA.
Midfielder Lina Touzani provides creative support from deep, while experienced defender Maud Thomassen anchors the backline. The team’s defensive fragility in open play remains a concern, having conceded 9 goals in group stage, but their set-piece resilience has improved significantly.
Mexico Team News:
El Tri maintains full squad fitness and confidence heading into the semifinal. The star of their tournament has been Citlalli Reyes, who has scored multiple crucial goals including her decisive strike against the Netherlands and a vital free-kick against Cameroon.
Her two goals in the tournament ranks her among the top scorers despite limited appearances. Valeria Alvarado has been instrumental in midfield with two assists, orchestrating Mexico’s possession-based play and creating opportunities from wide positions.
Defender Bianca Ibarra has provided solidity at the back, even scoring a penalty in their shootout victory over Italy. The team’s defensive organization and ability to lock down matches has been exemplary, conceding just 2 goals across 5 matches.
Current Possible Starting Lineups of Netherlands vs Mexico U17 Women’s
Netherlands Predicted XI (4-3-3):
- Groothoff (GK), Van Der Linden (RB), Weerelts (CB), Rietveld (CB), Bolder (LB), Van der Vliet (CM), Gelevert (CM), Hubert (CAM), Pennock (RW), Dap (LW), Eloualidi (ST)
Mexico Predicted XI (4-3-3):
- Del Real (GK), Covarrubias (RB), Martínez (CB), Paredes (CB), Reyes (LB), Villalpando (CM), Ibarra (CM), Deigado (CAM), … (forwards/wing etc)
Key Players
Netherlands Key Players:
- Maren Groothoff: The young goalkeeper has been phenomenal in penalty shootouts, making eight saves against the USA and delivering match-winning saves against France.
- Liv Pennock: The pacy winger has scored twice in the tournament with her explosive runs and clinical finishing from crosses.
- Rochelity Dap: The forward has contributed with important goals and provides creative movement in the final third.
- Tess van der Vliet: The midfielder has scored once and provides crucial link-up play between defense and attack.
Mexico Key Players:
- Citlalli Reyes: The creative midfielder and goal-scorer has delivered crucial moments with both open play goals and set-piece excellence, scoring twice in the tournament.
- Valeria Alvarado: The versatile midfielder has recorded two assists and demonstrates excellent vision from wide positions.
- Bianca Ibarra: The defender provides leadership at the back and has proven clinical from the penalty spot.
- Goalkeeper (confirmed squad member): Maintains Mexico’s impressive defensive record with crucial saves throughout the tournament.
Netherlands vs Mexico Match Prediction
This semifinal represents a fascinating tactical contrast between two contrasting philosophies.
Mexico enters as the slight favorites based on their superior group stage record (6 points vs 3 points), their direct head-to-head victory, and their consistency in converting limited chances.
Their defensive solidity and set-piece threat through Reyes represent genuine tournament strengths.
However, the Netherlands possess the psychological edge of having proven they can overcome adversity through two consecutive penalty shootout victories.
Their performance against France, where they came from 2-0 down to force extra time and penalties, demonstrates remarkable character and resilience.
Goalkeeper Groothoff’s exceptional form in high-pressure situations cannot be underestimated.
The key tactical battle will focus on controlling possession and capitalizing on chances. Mexico’s skill in dominating the ball and their clinical finishing will be vital against the Netherlands’ vulnerable defense.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, must replicate their counter-attacking prowess from the USA match while avoiding the defensive chaos that led to their 5-0 defeat to North Korea.
- Predicted Score: Mexico 1-0 Netherlands (after extra time if necessary)
This semifinal promises to be a tightly fought battle between two familiar teams, with Mexico’s consistent tournament performances and solid defense giving them a slight advantage, despite the Netherlands’ impressive run in the knockout stages.
Where to Watch Brazil vs North Korea
| Counrty | TV Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| United States: | Streaming: FIFA+, potentially YouTube through FIFA official channels Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT (November 5, 2025) |
| Canada: | Streaming: FIFA+, official FIFA World Cup channels Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT |
| Australia: | Streaming: Check official FIFA+ for regional availability Time: November 6, 2025 (Australian time zone) |
| UK and Europe: | Streaming: FIFA+, BBC Sport (selective matches), YouTube Time: 7:00 PM GMT (November 5, 2025) |
Global Viewing:
The match will be available on various platforms, including FIFA, where fans can find links to official broadcasters by country and region. To check broadcast partners and streaming options for their country, fans can visit FIFA’s official tournament schedule page.
