The Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, will host a semifinal match for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 between Argentina and Colombia. Argentina aims for their seventh world title, while Colombia seeks to win their first at this level.
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Argentina, managed by Diego Placente, reached the semifinals by defeating Mexico 2–0 in the quarterfinals, thanks to goals from Maher Carrizo and Mateo Silvetti. This marks Argentina’s ninth appearance in the World Cup semifinals.
Cesar Torres’ Colombia made headlines by eliminating Spain, a pre-tournament favorite, in a thrilling quarterfinal that ended 3–2, highlighted by a hat trick from Neiser Villarreal.
The match promises to be intense, as both teams are familiar with each other from previous CONMEBOL youth competitions. In the other semifinal, France will take on Morocco for a spot in the final.
Probable lineup for Argentina
Argentina will be missing three key players: Valente Pierani due to a left knee sprain, Maher Carrizo who is suspended from yellow card accumulation, and Alvaro Montoro, who is out with a broken right collarbone.
The projected lineup for Argentina is: Santino Barbi; Dylan Gorosito, Tobias Ramirez, Juan Villalba, Julio Soler; Tobias Andrada or Tomas Perez, Milton Delgado, Valentino Acuña; Gianluca Prestianni, Ian Subiabre or Santino Andino, and Alejo Sarco.
Probable lineup for Colombia
For Colombia, Neiser Villarreal will be unavailable due to a one-game suspension after receiving his second yellow card in the match against Spain.
The expected lineup for Colombia is: Jordan Garcia; Joel Romero, Simon Garcia, Yeimar Mosquera, Juan Arizala; Kener Gonzalez, Elkin Rivero, Jordan Barrera or Jose Cavadia; Joel Canchimbo, Oscar Perea and Royner Benitez or Emilio Aristizabal.