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Argentina U-17 Reaches Sudamericano Semifinals, Clinches 2026 World Cup Spot With 1–1 Draw vs. Bolivia

Brazil's victory over Venezuela secured second place for Diego Placente's side.

Overview

  • Argentina U-17, which drew 1-1 with Bolivia on Sunday in Ypané, advanced to the South American U-17 semifinals.
  • Facundo Salinas scored soon after halftime, before Nabil Nacif leveled for Bolivia in the closing minutes.
  • Brazil’s 1-0 win over Venezuela sealed Argentina’s second place in Group B with seven points.
  • Heavy rain left the CARFEM field waterlogged, which slowed play and shaped a scrappy match.
  • The semifinal berth carries an automatic ticket to Qatar, where the expanded U-17 World Cup runs Nov. 3–27 with 48 teams.