Argentina made its debut with a 3-2 victory over Belgium in the U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

Argentina's U-17 National Team started their participation in the Qatar 2025 World Cup on the right foot, by defeating Belgium 3-2 in an exciting match held at field 2 of Aspire Zone in Doha.

The beginning was balanced and strategic. Both teams prioritized order and control of the midfield: Belgium tried to attack down the flanks, while Argentina sought to combine through the center. The first clear chance came in the 24th minute, when Uriel Ojeda won the ball on the left and tried a long-range shot, but goalkeeper Brughmans replied confidently.

Argentina's 1-0 lead came in the 35th minute, after a series of rebounds in the Belgian box that Ramiro Tulian capitalized on with a precise shot from the penalty spot.

However, before halftime, the European team found the equalizer: Arthur De Kimpe took advantage of a mistake in the Albiceleste defense and finished across goal past Alber Castelau, sealing the 1-1 scoreline.

Just after the second half began, Belgium struck again. A poor defensive clearance led to an assist from Camara for Stan Naert, who scored the 2-1 and forced Placente to make substitutions in an attempt to turn the result around.

The changes brought fresh energy to the team. In the 68th minute, Gastón Bouhier broke down the left and set up Facundo Jainikoski, who finished with a low shot to the far post to level the score.

Just three minutes later, Jainikoski himself drove down his wing and sent in a cross that found Felipe Esquivel, who, facing the goal, sealed the final 3-2.

In the final stretch, Argentina withstood Belgium's attempts, who came close to equalizing with a shot from René Mitongo that grazed the post. The result leaves the Albiceleste well positioned at the start of Group D, which they share with Tunisia and Fiji, and strengthens their candidacy in the debut of the tournament's new format, which this year brings together 48 national teams.

The national team will continue their campaign on Thursday, November 6 at 10:30 against Tunisia, while they will close the group stage on Sunday, November 9 against Fiji at 9:30, again at Aspire Zone in Doha.