Overview
- Alejo Sarco scored twice and Ian Subiabre added a stoppage-time strike as Argentina overcame the 10th-minute dismissal of Santiago Fernández.
- Italy beat Australia 1-0, leaving Argentina and Italy level atop Group D ahead of Argentina’s next match against Australia on Oct. 1 in Valparaíso.
- Mexico drew 2-2 with Brazil in Group C, with Alexéi Domínguez opening the scoring and Diego Ochoa equalizing late with a header.
- Morocco upset Spain 2-0, moving top of Group C before Mexico face Spain and Brazil meet Morocco in the next round.
- FIFA’s trial ‘green card’ coach challenge was used in matches including Mexico–Brazil and Morocco–Spain, allowing benches to request VAR/FVS reviews.