The U-23 women's team debuts with a draw against Puerto Rico

The Mexico women's under-23 national football team opened its campaign at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games with a scoreless draw against Puerto Rico. The match took place on the opening day of the tournament's football discipline.

Described as a bittersweet debut for the Mexican side, the stalemate leaves both teams sharing points in the early stages of the competition. The tournament marks the official start of the women's under-23 football events at the regional games hosted in Santo Domingo.