Mexico’s 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup dream is over after falling 2–0 against Argentina in the quarterfinals.
With Gilberto Mora leading the charge, Mexico’s U-20 side had the entire country tuning in to watch as a promising generation of players went unbeaten against Brazil, Spain and Morocco during the group stage and then destroyed hosts Chile 4–1 in the round of 16.
Eduardo Arce’s side were playing some of the best soccer in the tournament, which heightened expectations and hope in the build-up to a quarterfinals clash against Mexico’s 20th century World Cup nightmare: Argentina.
Every ounce of hope came crashing down as La Albiceleste dispatched Mexico 2–0 with goals from Maher Carrizo and Inter Miami youngster Mateo Silvetti. Mora and Obed Vargas were completely stifled and El Tri exited the tournament in heartbreaking fashion.
The result adds yet another painful defeat for Mexico against Argentina in the World Cup stage, something that’s become a constant for El Tri since the turn of the century.
