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Argentina Completes Perfect Group; Mexico Draws Host Chile as U-20 World Cup Sets Round of 16

Decisive VAR and a prime-time MexicoChile kickoff signal a knockout bracket now proceeding without Brazil.

Overview

  • Argentina beat Italy 1-0 to finish Group D with nine points, sealing the top spot and an unbeaten group stage.
  • Dylan Gorosito scored the winner, and an earlier Italian goal was canceled after VAR review for a foul in the buildup.
  • Argentina will play its round-of-16 match in Santiago on Wednesday against one of the best third-placed teams from Groups B, E or F, with the opponent to be confirmed after remaining results.
  • Mexico advanced as Group C runner-up with a 1-0 win over Morocco and will face host Chile on Tuesday at Valparaíso’s Elías Figueroa Brander, with FIFA moving kickoff to 17:00 CT.
  • Brazil exited in the group stage after a 1-0 loss to Spain, altering the knockout landscape as the octavos schedule runs October 7–9 across Chilean venues.