The Argentine National Team, classified to the knockout stages of the Under-20 World Cup, faces New Zealand today in San Juan with the aim of finishing first in Group A of the tournament played in the country. The San Juan del Bicentenario stadium will host the match of the third date, which will begin at 18 and will be televised by Public TV, TyC Sports and DirecTV Sports.
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26.05.2023 17:39
17:39
Passion for Argentine kids in San Juan
"Colo quiero tu camiseta", the message to Valentín Barco, who will be an alternate this Friday, at the Bicentennial Stadium.
Photo Emmanuel Fernández, special envoy
26.05.2023 17:22
17:22
San Juan already beats the party of Argentina
The U20 players warm up on the stadium turf, where a crowd fills the stands. At 18 starts the last duel of Group A, against New Zealand.
26.05.2023 17:03
17:03
Ecuador's historic win
The South American team scored nine goals against an opponent for the first time and built the maximum goal of the World Cup. It was with the 9-0 to Fiji, with the goals of Paez, Klinger, Cuero (2), Minda (2), Chamba and Zambrano (2, 1 penalty).
26.05.2023 17:01
17:01
Team confirmed!
Javier Mascherano made eight changes and will put up a line of three for Argentina's final appearance in Group A, starting at 18 against New Zealand. Only goalkeeper Federico Gómes Gerth, Valentín Gómez and Juan Gauto follow.
26.05.2023 16:58
16:58
The United States advanced with ideal score to the knockout stages of the World Cup
With goals from Cade Cowell and Niko Tsarkis, one in each half, the team led by Mikey Varas won 2-0 against Czech Republic. Thus, it was first in Group B, with six goals in favor and none against.
26.05.2023 16:53
16:53
Seventh goal of Ecuador, which builds the maximum goal of the World Cup
Brazil's 6-0 win over the Dominican Republic was left behind after the Ecuadorians' 7-0 win over Fiji with Tommy Chamba in the 89th minute.
26.05.2023 16:48
16:48
Ecuador's historic win!
Alan Minda, again, takes advantage of goalkeeper Isikeli Sevanaya's weak response to make it 6-0 against Fiji with five minutes to go.
26.05.2023 16:28
16:28
Ecuador's 5-0 win over Fiji
Alan Minda entered and a few minutes later (21') got into the small area and took the sablazo to affirm the goal. On the next play, goalkeeper Joji Vuakaca was injured.
26.05.2023 16:10
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Chiqui Tapia's message: "And shout let's all go on the kids!!"
"This afternoon the U20 team will play a new commitment in the World Cup of the category that is played in our country. Let's all encourage together these youth, standard-bearers of the Argentine illusion, and the future of the national team, "tweeted the president of the AFA.
26.05.2023 15:51
15:51
Ecuador sets up a goal party
Justin Cuero took all the time in the world to settle and define in the box for Ecuador's 4-0 win over Fiji in the Madre de Ciudades.
26.05.2023 15:38
15:38
The United States, more cutting-edge than ever
Cade Cowell scored in San Juan and scored a great goal as the United States beat Slovakia 1-0. For now, three played and three won for Mikey Varas' team, which is affirmed as one of the best in the tournament.
26.05.2023 15:34
15:34
Ecuador doubles up
Jose Klinger, 18, and Justin Aguero, 19, scored the second and third goals for second-place Ecuador. Fiji has a hard time against the team led by Miguel Ángel Bravo.
26.05.2023 15:33
15:33
Everything remains the same in San Juan
The United States and Slovakia draw goalless in the Bicentennial of San Juan. Parity gives first place in the group to the Americans, who dominate, but cannot convert.
There is goal of Ecuador
Kendry Paez, with a nice definition before the departure of Joji Vuakaca, puts Ecuador 1-0 up against weak Fiji.
26.05.2023 14:59
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Group B is defined
In San Juan, as an opening of the match between Argentina and New Zealand, Slovakia and the United States play, while Ecuador and Fiji face each other in Santiago del Estero. The group is led by the Americans, with two wins in their two presentations – a draw will allow them to finish first – while Slovakia and Ecuador follow with three units.
26.05.2023 14:00
14:00
U-20 World Cup: Japanese journalist denounces theft
Akihiko, a Japanese journalist who traveled to the country to cover the World Cup, was dining at a bar in the center of the city of La Plata when a thief stole his belongings. Here, the complete note.
26.05.2023 13:31
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Argentina vs New Zealand in San Juan
The National Team beats the duel against the oceanic, scheduled for 18 hours at the San Juan del Bicentenario stadium.
26.05.2023 12:59
12:59
U20 World Cup: Matías Soulé, the jewel of Argentina, hand in hand with Clarín
The Juventus footballer tells how he was convinced to play for the Albiceleste and his fun back and forth with Di Maria, his teammate in the Turin team. The full note here.
Matías Soule, the crack of the National Team. Photo: Juano Tesone.
26.05.2023 12:37
12:37
U20 World Cup: rain delays a flight from Uruguay
The heavy rains that affect Buenos Aires on Friday led to delay about three hours the flight that will transfer the Uruguayan under-20 team to the city of Mendoza. Still housed in the city of La Plata, where it suffered a defeat against England yesterday, the celestial delegation had planned to take a plane at 15.35 from the Jorge Newbery Airport to Mendoza, where this Sunday it will play against Tunisia. However, according to the Uruguayan Football Association, this plan was modified and the selection will fly to Mendoza at 18:25 p.m.
26.05.2023 11:56
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New Zealand drinks mate in the previous
Before the match against Argentina in San Juan, the Oceanians lent themselves to a funny FIFA video in which they drink mate "like Messi".
26.05.2023 11:27
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U20 World Cup: the fixture of the tournament
In the run-up to the last date of the group stage, a tour of each of the matches that define the classification to the knockout stages in this note. Read here.
26.05.2023 10:28
10:28
U20 World Cup: the FIFA video for Kun Agüero
The former Manchester City champion was consecrated champion and was the great figure of the 2007 contest, in the last edition that Argentina took.
Argentina vs New Zealand: probable formations
Argentina: Federico Gomes Gerth; Agustín Giay, Lautaro Di Lollo, Valentín Gómez and Román Vega; Federico Redondo, Ignacio Miramón and Luka Romero; Brian Aguirre or Juan Gauto, Alejo Vélez or Ignacio Maestro Puch and Matías Soulé. Coach: Javier Mascherano.
New Zealand: Kees Sims; Isaac Hughes, Finn Surman and Lukas Kelly; Jackson Jarvie, Fin Conchie, Jackson Manuel and Adam Supik; Jay Herdman, Kian Donkers and Norman Garbett. DT: Darren Bazeley.
26.05.2023 09:56
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U20 World Cup: New Zealand's chances
New Zealand, the Oceania champions, are bound to win to take away the top spot and with the tie it will depend on Uzbekistan's result against Guatemala to see if they advance second or third. The New Zealand team debuted with a victory by the minimum against Guatemala and in its second presentation let the victory escape on the end and equalized 2-2 against Uzbekistan.
U20 World Cup: what result Argentina needs
Already qualified to the next phase, the National Team will secure the first place with a draw against New Zealand and therefore play the knockout stages in San Juan, next Tuesday. The opponent will be one of the best third and can be from group C, D or E, which in the absence of a match today would be Israel, Italy and Tunisia, respectively.
