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Argentina Thumps Nigeria 4–0 to Reach U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals

Argentina will face Mexico in Santiago on Saturday.

Overview

  • Alejo Sarco opened the scoring inside a minute, Maher Carrizo added a free-kick and a second after halftime, and Mateo Silvetti sealed the win.
  • Sarco moved to four goals at the tournament, leading Argentina’s scoring after a perfect group stage and a dominant round of 16.
  • The quarterfinal against Mexico is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 at 20:00 local time at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago.
  • The result ends Argentina’s 14-year absence from the U-20 World Cup last eight, a stage it last reached in 2011.
  • Post-match reports noted a possible shoulder injury for midfielder Álvaro Montoro, while FIFA separately confirmed a one-match World Cup ban for senior defender Nicolás Otamendi.