Overview
- Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the semifinal, with substitute Mateo Silvetti scoring the winner and goalkeeper Santino Barbi making several key saves.
- The final against Morocco is scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at 20:00 in Santiago’s Estadio Nacional, with broadcasts in Argentina on Telefe and DSports and streaming on Telecentro Play, Flow and DirecTV Go.
- Coach Diego Placente said his team were “just winners” and credited second-half tactical adjustments and the impact of his substitutes.
- The matchup brings back memories of the contentious Argentina–Morocco game at Paris 2024, which featured pitch invasions, thrown bottles and noise devices.
- César Inga’s father said the Universitario standout, valued at about €1 million on Transfermarkt, wants a move to a more competitive league, a desire not formally confirmed by the club.