Overview
- Argentina beat Cuba 3-1 in Chile to start Group D with three points under coach Diego Placente.
- Santiago Fernández was sent off around the 10th minute, leaving Argentina a player down for most of the match.
- Alejo Sarco scored twice, opening the lead early and adding a header before halftime.
- Karel Pérez pulled one back for Cuba before the break, and Ian Subiabre sealed the result with a late strike.
- Italy defeated Australia 1-0 in the other Group D match, and Argentina next plays Australia on Wednesday before facing Italy on Saturday.