Mexico and Spain have become the first two teams to book their spots in the quarter-final stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
This follows the conclusion of two Round of 16 matches played between Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.
Mexico produced a strong performance to defeat host nation Chile 4-1 in front of their home fans. The Mexicans dominated the game from start to finish, securing a convincing win to progress to the last eight.
On the other hand, Spain narrowly beat Ukraine 1-0 in a tight contest played on Tuesday, becoming the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals.
More Round of 16 fixtures are expected later today as the tournament continues to heat up.
Nigeria will take on tournament favourites Argentina, while South Africa are set to battle Colombia for a place in the quarter-final.
The FIFA U-20 World Cup is an international football tournament organized by FIFA for players under the age of 20. This year’s edition kicked off last month and is being hosted by Chile. The competition will end later this month.
Nigeria has a strong history in the U-20 World Cup, having reached the final twice in the past. South Africa, meanwhile, will be hoping to make a strong impression on the global stage.
Football fans across Africa will be watching closely as both nations aim to join Mexico and Spain in the next round.
