On the second match day of Group A, the Albiceleste will clash with Guatemala in Santiago del Estero, continuing their campaign in the U-20 World Cup. After opening with a solid win against Uzbekistan, Argentina under Javier Mascherano returns to the Mother of Cities stadium hoping to build momentum and strengthen their bid to reach the knockout stage.
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Early nerves and a bumpy start gave way to a composed 2-1 victory in the opener, a result that hinted at the team’s talent despite some uneven moments. The upcoming test comes against a Central American side that suffered a 1-0 defeat to New Zealand in their first outing and now intends to push for a surprise result that could reshape the group standings.
WHEN IS?
Details of the match time will be confirmed on the official schedule published by the tournament organizers. Fans and media in Canada and the United States can track the kickoff and any rescheduling through national sport portals and the competition’s broadcast notices.
HOW TO SEE ON TV
The Argentina vs. Guatemala encounter is broadcast in Argentina on Public TV, TyC Sports, and DirecTV Sports, with regional viewers able to access the game on compatible platforms. Canadian and U.S. audiences will need to consult local sports networks or streaming options that carry the same rights in their territories, as schedules and carriage can vary by country.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
Online, the match can be streamed for free through a registration-based platform, and it will also be available on TyC Sports Play for those linked to a cable provider account. Additionally, DirecTV offers DG as an exclusive streaming service for its customers, and other cable operator platforms such as Flow and Telecentro Play may provide live streams where available.
WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTS?
In TyC Sports, the broadcast team features Julián Bricco, with commentary by Gustavo Lombardi and analysis by Gastón Edul and Joaquín Bruno on site. Pública TV presents Gustavo Kuffner with Damián Trillini on commentary and Ayelén Pujol alongside on the field. DirecTV coverage includes Julián Fernández, with Manuel Olivari and Fernando Czyz and Hernán Sisto contributing from the sidelines.
FORMATIONS
ARGENTINA
Federico Gomes Gerth; Agustín Giay, Tomás Avilés, Valentin Gómez, Valentin Barco; Maximo Perrone, Mateo Tanlongo, Valentin Carboni; Federico Gauto, Alejo Veliz, Matias Soule. DT: Javier Mascherano.
GUATEMALA
George Moreno; Arián Recinos, Andy Domínguez, Jonathan Franco, Jeshua Urizar; Carlos Santos, Nestor Cabrera, Arquimides Ordonez; Figo Montaño, Jefry Bantes and Rudy Muñoz. D.T.: Rafael Loredo.
Notes: Coverage and lineups are based on official tournament data and post-match reports. Commentary teams and broadcast assignments may vary by country and platform, so fans should verify local listings for the most accurate information. [Goal]