Franco Mastantuono Not Joining Argentina’s Youth World Cup Squad: Official Statement

Published On: September 19, 2025
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Club selfishness or cold calculation? Official: Franco Mastantuono will not go to the youth World Cup with Argentina
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Real Madrid did not agree to release the player.

The 18-year-old Argentine will not participate in the youth World Cup.

Details: The Argentina U-20 national team has announced its final squad for the U-20 World Cup, but young talent Franco Mastantuono, currently with Real Madrid, was not included.

No official reason has been provided for Mastantuono’s exclusion, but many believe that Real Madrid chose not to release him due to their busy match schedule.

Mastantuono has represented the Argentina U-20 team 10 times, scoring 2 goals.

The Argentina youth team will begin their World Cup journey on September 27, facing Cuba.

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