Argentina vs Nigeria in the U20 World Cup Round of 16 Preview Schedule and How to Watch Live on TV and Online
The highly anticipated matchup between Argentina and Nigeria is set to take the spotlight this Wednesday in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, currently being held in Chile. This encounter in the round of 16 follows a long tradition of exciting clashes between these two nations at major international tournaments. Football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the action at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Santiago, with a seating capacity of 55,000, where Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will officiate the game.
Argentina’s Impeccable Performance in the Group Stage
Argentina enters the knockout phase with an impeccable record, sharing the spotlight only with Japan by winning all three group-stage matches. Their journey began with a 3-1 victory over Cuba, followed by a commanding 4-1 win against Australia, and a narrow but significant 1-0 triumph over Italy. Argentina’s attacking prowess is evident with some of the highest goal tallies in the tournament, led by Alejo Sarco who has netted three goals. Their style of play is characterized by fluid combinations, vertical momentum, and an impressive scoring ability.
Nigeria’s Physical Gameplay and Resilience
Nigeria, although not boasting an unblemished record like Argentina, has demonstrated resilience and athleticism. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Norway in their opener, they bounced back with a thrilling 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia. A late penalty against Colombia allowed them to secure a spot in the round of 16. Known for their physical style, Nigeria relies on the dynamic runs from their midfielders and full-backs, making them a formidable opponent.
- Argentina Lineup: Santino Barbi; Dylan Gorosito, Santiago Fernández, Tobías Ramírez, Julio Soler; Milton Delgado, Valentino Acuña, Maher Carrizo, Álvaro Montoro, Gianluca Prestianni, Alejo Sarco.
- Nigeria Lineup: Ebenezer Harcourt; Odinara Okoro, Haruna Aliyu, Daniel Dayemi, Amos Ochoche; Israel Ayuma, Daniel Daga; Saeed Suleiman, Nasiru Salihu, Mahir Maigana; Kparobo Arierhi.
Broadcast Information and Global Times
Football fans worldwide can tune in to watch this exciting clash live. The match is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Miami, 4:30 p.m. in Buenos Aires, 2:30 p.m. in Bogotá, 1:30 p.m. in Mexico City, and 9:30 p.m. in Madrid. In Argentina, coverage is available on Telefe, Mitelefe.com, Mi Telefe App, and DSports. Mexican viewers can watch on TUDN México and FIFA+. In the United States, Fanatiz will broadcast the match.
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