The Argentina U20 National Team drew 1-1 in an intense classic against Brazil, complicating their chances of winning the Final Hexagonal. Before the match, the team led by Diego Placente had already secured their ticket to the World Cup of the category, so a victory over Brazil would have meant the title a day earlier. However, now the Albiceleste must seek favorable results in the final matchday to have championship options.
In terms of tiebreakers, goal difference is a determining factor. For Argentina to be crowned champion of the South American U20 Championship, they need to meet one of these conditions: win against Paraguay and have Brazil not defeat Chile; draw with Paraguay and have Brazil lose to Chile; in case both win, Argentina must score two more goals than Brazil. For example, win 3-0 while Brazil wins 1-0. If both teams draw on the final matchday, the title would go to Brazil.
In the standings, Argentina and Brazil arrive at the final matchday with 10 points each. However, Brazil is ahead due to their better goal difference: +4 compared to +3 for Argentina. In their direct confrontation, both teams drew 1-1, leaving Brazil in a privileged position in the event of a points tie.
