The first meeting in Group F will establish the opening points total and an early goal-difference reference for both sides. Spain arrive with a strong pedigree in this age group, while Mexico will look to make the opening fixture a contest of discipline and efficiency.
The result will also set a target for the other two teams in the section. A clear winner would give Australia or Chile a defined benchmark when they meet later on the same day.
With no previous group results to separate the teams, the opening match is likely to carry extra tactical weight. A controlled start could be as valuable as an aggressive one, particularly with the next round of fixtures following soon after.
The update says the schedule is divided into two local kick-off windows:
That structure means Group F will complete its first round on the opening day. By the final whistle, all four teams will have a result, points total and goal difference on the board.
The opening fixtures will reveal which teams can handle tournament pressure before the group-stage picture begins to settle. Spain and Mexico have the first opportunity to shape that narrative, but Australia and Chile will have the final word in Group F’s opening round.
The next storyline to watch will be the response in the second round: whether the opening winners can build momentum, or whether an early setback quickly turns the group into a points chase.