Brazil beats Mexico to win U17 World Cup at home

By: The Associated Press Posted: 8:06 PM CST Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil rallied to beat Mexico 2-1 on Sunday to win its fourth under-17 World Cup title.

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BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil rallied to beat Mexico 2-1 on Sunday to win its fourth under-17 World Cup title.

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BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazil rallied to beat Mexico 2-1 on Sunday to win its fourth under-17 World Cup title.

Bryan González opened the scoring for Mexico in the 66th minute at the Bezerrão stadium in Brasilia, but the hosts turned their fortunes with Kaio Jorge converting from the spot in the 84th and substitute Lázaro scoring in added time.

Brazil reached the final after overcoming a two-goal deficit to beat tournament favourite France 3-2, and had to come back again to capture the under-17 title for the first time since 2003.

Brazil's Lazaro celebrates after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Mexico during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 final soccer match at Arena Bezerrao in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

The Brazilians didn’t initially qualify for the tournament after a poor performance in the South American qualifiers, but problems in the organization in Peru led soccer’s international governing body to move it to Brazil, allowing the team a spot as hosts.