Overview
- Mexico routed India 18-2 in São Paulo, a result described as the largest victory in Kings League history and the tournament’s biggest winning margin.
- The rebound came after a 4-3 opening loss to Saudi Arabia in which Mexico led 3-2 entering match ball before conceding late goals.
- Goalkeeper Antonio Monterde scored twice, Alexis “Chino” Silva added a brace, and Carlos Valdez, Pepe Askenazi, Martín Lara, Obed Martínez, Genaro Castillo, Tonatiuh Mejía and Daviz Junco also contributed, with Moisés Dabbah saving a reverse penalty.
- Mexico moved to second in Group E and now controls its fate ahead of the group finale against Indonesia on January 10.
- Under the tournament format, only group winners reach the quarterfinals directly, with second-place teams and the best third headed to a Last Chance stage, as Martínez urged calm and said the team learned from its early errors.