The Mexican U-23 squad is set to compete in France’s Maurice Revello tournament, and GOAL has all the essential details about what to expect.
As has become customary, the Mexican side earned another invitation to the summer competition known this year as Maurice Revello, a stage dedicated to showcasing players under the age of 23 who are poised to impact the sport both domestically and abroad. The event once carried the name Esperanzas de Toulon, reflecting its origins as a platform for rising talents. This edition continues the same spirit, inviting twelve teams to vie for glory. They are split into three groups, with the top two in each group earning a place in the knockout rounds, while the third-place playoff arises from the teams that finish second in field clusters. Mexico wears the badge of a returning participant and eyes its historical record in the tournament’s modern era, which includes a 2012 title in the youth category. Raul Chabrand will again guide the Tricolor, bringing a mix of experience and promise from players both at home and on international shores. GOAL takes a close look at the called players and the upcoming clashes in France so fans can follow every twist of the campaign.
WHO ARE THE CALLED
- Keepers: Arturo Delgado (Tigers), Héctor Holguín (Santos)
- Defenders: Emiliano Feyfeld (Pumas), Uziel García (Atlético San Luis), Alberto Herrera (Puebla), Ramón Juárez (América), Everardo López (Toluca), Emilio Martínez (Necaxa), Pablo Monroy (Pumas), Isaías Violante (Toluca)
- Midfielders: Dagoberto Espinoza (Cercle Brugge), Marcelo Flores (Real Oviedo), Benjamín Galdamés (Unión Española), Heriberto Jurado (Necaxa), Andrés Montaño (Mazatlán), Santiago Trigos (Pumas)
- Strikers: Jesús Hernández (Elche), Luca Martínez (Rosario Central), Jonathan Pérez (LA Galaxy), Ángel Robles (Puebla)
- Technical Director: Raul Chabrand
DATES, RIVALS AND MATCHES FOR MEXICO IN TOULON
All eyes will be on when the squad steps onto the field for this high-profile development event. The schedule in France will pit Mexico against fellow under-23 programs from Europe and the Americas, offering a valuable arena to test tactics, build team chemistry, and measure progress under real tournament pressure. Coaches and players alike view Maurice Revello as a career accelerator, a place where standout performers can attract attention from clubs across top leagues and national team programs. The tournament’s format ensures that every match matters, with group stage results shaping the path toward the knockout rounds and, potentially, a chance to claim the coveted title in a tournament that has long been a measuring stick for young talent. The experience gathered here often translates into improved performances for club teams and senior national team aspirations in the seasons that follow. (Goal)
As the action unfolds, fans can expect an emphasis on tactical flexibility, rapid transitions, and a youthful esprit de corps that characterizes Mexico’s approach to youth development. The squad selection reflects a balance between players already starring in top leagues and those gaining exposure through European clubs, underscoring the federation’s commitment to broad-based growth and international exposure. Through this event, the Tricolor hopes to reinforce its status as a pipeline for future stars, a narrative that resonates with supporters and scouts alike as the tournament progresses.
In short, the Maurice Revello tournament remains a critical milestone for Mexican football’s next generation. It serves both as a proving ground and a showcase, where emerging talents can demonstrate their readiness for higher levels of competition and where the coaching staff can gauge tactical fit, resilience, and the capacity to perform under pressure. The journey to Toulon is about more than a series of matches; it’s a chapter in the ongoing development story of Mexican football, one that reads as a testament to the ambitions held by players, coaches, and fans across the country. (Goal)