As around 100,000 fans celebrated Mexico’s world title at the Estadio Azteca, captain Antonio Briseno told FIFA.com: “It was an incredible experience”.
FIFA.com spoke with U-17 World Cup winner and top player Julio Gomez about making history, the adulation of the fans and finding the ideal spot to display his new trophy.
Mexican players scooped the three top-player awards at the FIFA U-17 finals, with Julio Gomez, Jorge Espericueta and Carlos Fierro grabbing the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Balls respectively.
Mexico finished their FIFA U-17 account in smashing style as they beat Uruguay 2-0 to lift the trophy in front of nearly 100,000 fans at the legendary Estadio Azteca, while Germany made friends with a place on the podium.
The Estadio Azteca was packed to its rafters on Sunday as hosts Mexico beat Uruguay 2-0 to be crowned U-17 world champions for the second time in six years.
Mexico aim to win their second FIFA U-17 World Cup crown in the space of six years when they meet potential spoilers Uruguay in no less a venue than the storied Estadio Azteca on Sunday.
