Argentina's U17 Teams Draw Their Opponents for the World Cup

In a significant announcement made in Zurich, Switzerland, FIFA has revealed the opponents for the Argentine national teams competing in the upcoming U17 World Cups for both men and women. This year, the men's tournament will take place in Qatar, while the women's competition is set for Morocco. This is a momentous occasion for Argentina, particularly for the men's team, which is striving to secure its first-ever title at this prestigious event.

The Argentine men's U17 team has been placed in Group C, where they will face formidable opponents including Australia, Denmark, and a yet-to-be-determined team that will emerge from the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the Argentine Football Association (AFA), this tournament will run from November 19 to December 13, 2026, and will feature a total of 48 teams competing for the championship. The structure includes 12 groups of four teams each, followed by knockout rounds beginning with the round of 16.

It's important to note that the Argentine team, led by coach Diego Placente, secured their spot in this global competition after finishing as runners-up in the recent South American Championship held in Paraguay, where they fell to Colombia in the final with a score of 0-4.

Women's U17 Team Also Prepares for Historic Tournament

Meanwhile, the Argentine women's U17 team, coached by Christian Meloni, also learned their group stage opponents during Thursday's draw for the Women's U17 World Cup. Argentina will compete in Group A alongside the host nation Morocco, New Zealand, and Germany. This marks a historic achievement for the Argentine women, as they qualified for the World Cup by finishing second in the South American Championship in Paraguay, where they were defeated by Brazil in the final. Their semifinal victory over Venezuela, with a goal from Agustina Maldonado, was pivotal in securing their place in the tournament, making it the first time the U17 Women's National Team will participate in a World Cup.

As reported by infobae.com.