MIAMI – The FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 continues on Saturday, with Concacaf nation Mexico meeting Argentina in the Quarterfinals at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile.

Tahiel Jiménez, Iker Fimbres, and Hugo Camberos scored the goals as Mexico powered to a 4-1 victory against Chile in the Round of 16. Amaury Morales delivered both assists on the Camberos brace.

Gilberto Mora continues to shine as one of the top players in the tournament with five total goals created. Mora collected his second assist of the campaign on the Jiménez goal.

Argentina is coming off a 4-nil win against Nigeria in the Round of 16. Alejo Sarco, Mateo Silvetti, and a brace from Maher Carrizo drove La Albiceleste to victory. Sarco increased his tally to four and is tied for second in the Golden Boot race.

The winner will advance to the Semifinals next Wednesday and place itself one win away from the championship match.

Mexico vs Argentina – Historical Quarterfinal Clash

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Mexico and Argentina will face off for the second time in the quarterfinals and the fourth time overall in FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup history. In the three previous meetings, Argentina won twice in a row.

Most recent quarterfinal clash:

In Canada 2007, Argentina defeated Mexico 1-0 with a goal from Maximiliano “Frasquito” Morález.

Mexico vs CONMEBOL opponents in the quarterfinals

This will be the third time Mexico meets a South American side in the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. The previous two results:

  • 2007: 0-1 loss to Argentina
  • 2011: 3-1 win over Colombia at Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, with goals from Érick “El Cubo” Torres (penalty) and a brace from Edson “El Pilón” Rivera. Duván Zapata scored for Colombia.

Mexico’s Quarterfinal Record

Mexico has played seven quarterfinal series in U-20 World Cup history. The team has been eliminated six times and advanced just once — against Colombia in 2011.

Mexico’s quarterfinal defeats:

  • 1985 – 1-2 vs Nigeria (Soviet Union)
  • 1991 – 1-2 vs Portugal (Portugal)
  • 1993 – 0-0 (4-3 on penalties) vs England (Australia)
  • 1999 – 0-2 vs Japan (Nigeria)
  • 2007 – 0-1 vs Argentina (Canada)
  • 2017 – 0-1 vs England (South Korea)

Mexico vs Argentina – U-20 World Cup History

Mexico eliminated Argentina in the Round of 16 of the Nigeria 1999 edition, with a resounding 4-1 victory.

Argentina has faced Concacaf teams three times in knockout rounds:

  • 1-4 loss to Mexico (Round of 16, Nigeria 1999)
  • 2-1 win over the United States (Quarterfinals, UAE 2003)
  • 1-0 win over Mexico (Quarterfinals, Canada 2007)

Concacaf vs CONMEBOL in the Quarterfinals

This will be the eighth meeting between Concacaf and CONMEBOL teams in the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals.

  • Concacaf has only one victory: Mexico 1-0 Colombia in 2011
  • CONMEBOL sides have won the other six matchups, including three straight wins

Argentina’s Quarterfinal Pedigree

This will be Argentina’s 11th appearance in the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. Out of the previous 10 series, they’ve won eight and lost two — against Brazil and Portugal.