The Tokyo Olympics and the men's soccer qualifying league began on the 22nd, and Mexico won the same Group A match between Mexico and France 4-1 as Japan.
The match between the two teams, both of whom have won gold medals at the Olympic Games, was a fierce battle for the ball from the first half, but they couldn't score goals and turned back 0-0.
Immediately after the start of the second half, Mexico broke through the right side with a speedy attack, and Alexis Vega headed to the cross ball to take the lead.
After that, France added one more point, and France returned one point in the 24th minute of the second half with a chance of a penalty kick.
Still, Mexico remained aggressive and added two points, including a sharp dribble breakthrough, to beat France 4-1.
Japan will face Mexico in Round 2 on the 25th of this month.