# Argentine youth football international participation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-youth-football-international-participation
> Updated: 2026-09-11T18:40:15.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 3.

Argentine youth football teams have seen recent activity across various international competitions. In early September, several players from Independiente were selected for the Argentina Under-15 squad to compete in the Conmebol Liga Evolución in Paraguay. Additionally, Josefina Galarza was named to the Under-17 women's squad ahead of the U-17 World Cup in Morocco.

Following these developments, the Argentina Under-20 women's national team achieved a significant victory at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup in Poland. During a Group A match at the Arena Katowice, Argentina defeated Benin 8-0, led by multiple goals from Mercedes Diz. The team subsequently secured qualification for the round of 16 after a 3-2 comeback victory against Mexico. In that match, Annika Paz scored a header, Alma Velasco Heim equalized in the 78th minute, and Dolo Delgado scored the winning goal during stoppage time.

This victory, achieved under the leadership of Christian Meloni, leaves Mexico eliminated from the tournament with one point. Argentina finished second in Group A with six points, trailing group leader Poland, who finished with nine points. Argentina is scheduled to play its next match on September 16.

In separate beach football developments, Argentine national teams participated in the CONMEBOL Evolución Beach Football League in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The Under-20 squad won 6-4 against Chile, while the senior men's team lost 6-4. Due to the league's format, which combines results from both age groups into one table, Argentina currently sits at the top of the South Zone.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Argentina defeats Mexico 3-2 to advance in U-20 Women's World Cup

Argentina's U-20 women's team advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a 3-2 comeback win against Mexico, eliminating the Mexican side from the tournament in Poland.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-advances-in-womens-u-20-world-cup-and-competes-in-beach-football

### 2026-09-08: Argentina U-20 women defeat Benin 8-0 in FIFA World Cup

Argentina's U-20 women's team defeated Benin 8-0 in the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup, prompting a message of support from Benin's President Romuald Wadagni.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-womens-u-20-football-team-defeats-benin-4-0

### 2026-09-07: Argentina calls up youth players for Conmebol and World Cup duties

Argentine youth players Benjamín Sosa and Josefina Galarza have been called up to the national Under-15 and Under-17 squads for upcoming international competitions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-calls-up-youth-players-for-conmebol-and-world-cup-duties

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