Colombia qualifies for U-20 World Cup despite loss to Argentina

Colombia's women's U-20 team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Argentina in the final match of the South American tournament's hexagonal stage in Paraguay, but still qualified for the World Cup due to another game's outcome. Brazil beat Venezuela 2-0, securing the continental title for Brazil and a spot for Colombia.

The women's U-20 South American Championship took place in Paraguay, where Colombia faced Argentina in the decisive final stage match of the hexagonal. Despite the 3-0 loss, the Colombian team, with 4 points, kept their qualification hopes alive. The outcome hinged on the Brazil versus Venezuela game.

In the end, Brazil won 2-0, clinching the tournament title for the Brazilians and securing Colombia's spot in the World Cup. The qualified teams are Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina, and Colombia.

The U-20 World Cup will be held in Poland from September 5 to 27, featuring 24 teams. This qualification marks an achievement for Colombian women's youth football.

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Colombian player Oscar Perea celebrates scoring the winning goal against France in the FIFA U-20 World Cup third-place match, with teammates and fans in the background at Estadio Nacional.
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Colombia beats France 1-0 for third place at FIFA U-20 World Cup

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Colombia secured third place at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over France in the third-place match at Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile. Oscar Perea scored the lone goal just two minutes into the game. The win marks Colombia's second bronze medal in the tournament's history, repeating their 2003 achievement.

Morocco won its first FIFA U-20 World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Argentina in the final held in Santiago, Chile. Yassir Zabiri scored both goals in the first half, in the 12th and 29th minutes. The win marks Morocco as the second African nation to claim the trophy since Ghana in 2009.

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Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured their place in the intercontinental playoff final with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia, setting up a clash with DR Congo. Bolivia advanced past Surinam on penalties to face Iraq, determining the final two spots for the 2026 World Cup.

Sweden's men's football team finished last in their World Cup qualifying group with two points from six matches but still advances to playoffs in March. The draw takes place on Thursday, with possible opponents including Denmark or other strong teams. Expert Mikael Lustig hopes for Ukraine as an opponent.

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Cobresal qualified for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana after losing 5-0 to Ñublense in Chillán, while Colo Colo fell 1-2 to Audax Italiano at the Monumental and missed out on international tournaments in its centennial year.

Following their semifinal advances, Demokratiska Republiken Kongo faces Jamaica tonight in Mexico for one of two remaining 2026 World Cup spots, while Iraq takes on Bolivia early Wednesday. The winners will join 46 other teams at the tournament. All four nations have prior World Cup experience but limited success.

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Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 and Denmark beat North Macedonia 4-0 in the World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday evening. Both teams delivered strong second-half performances to secure their places in next week's finals. The matches were part of eight European ties and one inter-confederation clash vying for spots in the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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