Overview
- Argentina eliminated France with a 3-2 victory to clinch first place in Group C and book a spot in the round of 16.
- The team went unbeaten in the group stage after earlier wins over Finland (3-2) and South Korea (3-1).
- The Italy matchup is scheduled for Sunday at 4:30 a.m. Argentina time at Manila’s Mall of Asia Arena, with live coverage on DSports and streaming on DGO.
- Italy advanced as Group F runner-up after beating Ukraine 3-0 and enters as the 2022 world champion, a Paris 2024 semifinalist and the 2025 Nations League runner-up.
- Italy captain Simone Giannelli said he expects a very strong Argentina, and the winner will face Belgium or Finland in the quarterfinals.