Overview
- The final is scheduled for Saturday at 19:15 Argentina time at Estadio Nacional ‘Claudia Schüler’ in Santiago, with live coverage on ESPN4 and Disney+.
- Argentina arrives unbeaten after a 3-0 semifinal win over China, following dominant group results and a draw with Belgium.
- The Netherlands also comes in undefeated, reaching the final by winning a shootout against Belgium after a 0-0 semifinal.
- Local outlets differ on whether this is the fourth or fifth U21 World Cup final between these teams, underscoring their sustained rivalry for the title.
- In senior competition in Santiago, Argentina fell 4-0 to the Netherlands in a FIH Pro League match stopped late due to heavy rain, with goals by Frederique Matla (two), Freeke Moes and Pien Dicke.