Overview
- Argentina defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the Junior World Cup quarterfinal in Chennai, sealed by a late strike from captain Tomás Ruiz.
- Spain awaits in the semifinal on Sunday, Dec. 7, after a 4-3 win over New Zealand, while Germany will face host India in the other semi following shootout victories over France and Belgium.
- Los Leoncitos advanced after a group stage that featured a 4-1 win over Japan, a 3-3 draw with New Zealand, and a 3-1 victory against China.
- The men's U21 World Cup is being staged in Tamil Nadu, India, across Chennai and Madurai; Argentina previously won the title in 2005 and 2021.
- In Chile, Argentina’s U21 women drew 1-1 with Belgium as Catalina Stamati put them ahead before De Clerck leveled, and they meet Wales next to finalize group position.