Chile and Paraguay to Face Off in Sub-20 South American Championship
Santiago, Chile
The highly anticipated Sub-20 South American Championship is set to kick off on January 19, 2023, with Chile and Paraguay squaring off in the opening match.
This prestigious tournament brings together the top 10 youth teams from South America, providing a platform for emerging stars to showcase their talent and potentially earn a spot in their country's senior national team.
Both Chile and Paraguay will be eager to make a strong start to the competition, knowing that a good performance can set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
Chile, the host nation, will be looking to build on their recent success at youth level, having won the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Paraguay, meanwhile, will be aiming to improve on their fifth-place finish in the 2019 edition of the Sub-20 South American Championship.
The opening match of the tournament is expected to be a fiercely contested affair, with both teams possessing a number of talented players.
Chile will be led by their captain, Marcelo Allende, who plays for Deportes Antofagasta and has already made his debut for the senior national team.
Paraguay will be relying on their star striker, Julio Enciso, who has been in impressive form for Libertad and has also been capped at senior level.
With both teams boasting a wealth of talent, the opening match of the Sub-20 South American Championship promises to be an exciting and entertaining affair.
Here are some additional details about the tournament:
- The tournament will be played in four cities across Chile: Santiago, Rancagua, Talca, and Curicó.
- The top four teams will qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.
- The tournament will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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