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Mexico Wins the First World University Championship in American Football

Mexico was crowned as the winner of the World University Championship in American football after defeating Japan 14-6 to win the first-time tournament.

Both teams entered the game undefeated and they had scored a combined 356 points leading up to the championship game. China, Finland and Sweden were the other countries participating in the event.

Quarterback Alejandro Garcia Blancas of Mexico was named the offensive MVP of the tournament and his teammate, linebacker Mauricio Salazar Cavazos, was recognized as the defensive MVP.

"It is amazing. It is like a dream come true to us. It was a real . . .

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