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France vs Argentina U20 Predictions - Argentina U20 to challenge France for third place

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Last updated: 18 Jul 2025

In the upcoming France vs Argentina U20 rugby match, both teams look to make statements after mixed results in the championship. France, having won 7 of their last 9 matches and excelling in the U20 Six Nations, face Argentina, who have a history of struggling against top-tier opponents, losing 5 of their last 7 matches. France beat Argentina 52-26 previously but expect changes with both teams likely fielding different lineups in this encounter, giving fringe players a chance.

Simon Lewis 18 Jul 2025
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  • France U20 previously defeated Argentina U20 52-26.
  • France U20 won the U20 Six Nations; strong track record.
  • Argentina U20 hopes to change outcomes; squad changes expected.
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France vs Argentina U20
France U20 won the U20 Six Nations this year. (Getty Images)

France vs Argentina Predictions


These two met during the group stage of this competition with France winning 52-26. However, both sides are likely to look very different this time around. I am backing the Argentines to get within 20 points.
  • France vs Argentina Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • France U20 Form
  • France U20 Team News
  • Argentina U20 Form
  • Argentina U20 Team News

  • France U20 won the U20 Six Nations this year.
  • France U20 have won 7 of their last 9 matches.
  • Argentina U20 have lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
  • Argentina U20 lost by 26 points in their las match against France U20.

Head to Head


France beat Argentina U20 52-26 in the group stage.

France U20 Form


France came into the 2025 World Rugby Championship as favourites to win the title. However, they surprisingly fell at the semi-final stage.

The French U20 side won the U20 Six Nations earlier this year, setting them on the path for world glory. They looked strong in the group stage as well, beating Spain 49-11, Wales 35-21 and Argentina 52-26.

However, in the semi-final, France ran into another in-form side, New Zealand. It was a cracking contest, one befitting of a semi-final, but the Baby All Blacks won the game 34-26 to put France in the third-place playoff.

France U20 Team News


The disappointment will still be raw for France after losing the semi-final. I expect them to make wholesale changes for this game to give fringe players a last game.

Argentina U20 Form


Argentina U20 have had a solid side for the last few years, consistently producing good young players, but never really threatening the big nations. This year in much the same.

After losing all three U20 Rugby Championship matches earlier this season, Argentina were not given much of a chance. They beat Wales U20 24-17 in their opener before struggling past Spain 33-30. Argentina lost 52-26 to France in the final group match.

However, Argentina did enough to end as the best second placed side, so they qualified for the cup semi-final. There they lost 48-24 to South Africa.

Argentina U20 Team News


Argentina, like France, are likely to give the rest of the squad a run in this game.

Verdict

My best bet is for Argentina to lose by less than 20 points.

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