Argentina lost 1-0 to Nigeria in the second round of the World Cup in Brazil. Coach Javier Mascherano will continue to be the coach of the U20 team.
The AFA head Claudio Tapia intends to fulfill the contract signed for 4 years. Masche will be the one who directs the National Team in the Pre-Olympic of Venezuela in 2024, even if exact date of dispute. Argentina is a champion of the Sub 20 category with 7 World Cups, but did not reach the semifinals.