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Nigeria and Argentina Clash in Crucial U20 World Cup Showdown
8 Oct
Summary
- Nigeria clinched spot in round of 16 with draw against Colombia
- Argentina delivered flawless group stage performance, winning all 3 matches
- Clash between the two teams set for October 8, 2025
As the 2025 U20 World Cup in Chile reaches the knockout stage, a tantalizing matchup is set to take place on October 8th. Nigeria, who clinched their spot in the round of 16 with a draw against Colombia, will face off against an Argentina team that delivered a flawless group stage performance.
The Flying Eagles secured their place in the next round as one of the best third-placed teams, finishing with 4 points. Their crucial equalizer against Colombia in the 86th minute proved pivotal. Meanwhile, Argentina cruised through Group D, winning all three of their matches against Cuba, Australia, and Italy.
Now, the two sides will battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Nigeria will be looking to pull off an upset against the impressive Argentinians, who have yet to concede a defeat in the tournament so far. With a spot in the last eight on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter between these two talented U20 squads.
