Mexico needed a last minute goal to beat Vanuatu 3-2 in what might be the worst Mexican win in U-20 World Cup history. A Vanuatu team that didn't even have a single player from their semipro league was able to score twice and Mexico trouble. El Tri took a 2-0 lead after two goalkeeping mistakes, only for the Vanuatuans to draw level in the second half. Only Vanuatu's lack of fitness helped Mexico get the win and will now face the two tougher teams in the group.
The first half had a Mexican team that was clearly superior but didn't show a great level of play.