U-22 Japan showed an overwhelming difference in their ability against Argentina with a score of 5-2 and achieved an undisputed victory.
Following Germany, they also won against Argentina with an overwhelming difference in ability.
And Japan’s No. 10 Suzuki was named Player of the Match.
What was particularly interesting was that Argentina’s midfielder Carlos threatened Suzuki, but Suzuki didn’t care and immediately assisted the goal and silenced Argentina with his soccer skills.
Of course, they were not members of the A national team, but they were both U-22 players, and it was a match between the best members of the team who will carry the future of their country on their shoulders.
This makes it very interesting to see which country is closest to winning the 2026 World Cup.
Three years later, neither Messi nor Di María are in the Argentina national team.
So, can Argentina beat Japan?
It’s not really “the best members of the team” when the best members play in the senior team if they are good enough.
Even then, I’m happy for Japan’s success lately and hopefully they do great in the next World Cup.