Overview

• France U20 lost 38-35 to Argentina U20 in the small final on July 19, leaving them fourth in the U20 Rugby World Cup.
• After holding a 14-5 half-time advantage, France conceded 33 unanswered points as Argentina mounted their comeback.
• Their 26-34 semi-final defeat to New Zealand on July 14 denied France a bid for a fifth consecutive final appearance.
• The teams had met in pool play, where France earned a dominant 52-26 victory over Argentina.
• France’s U20 side entered the tournament as three-time champions (2018, 2019, 2023) and 2024 runners-up.