Argentina's Under-16 National Team ended its 2026 Vertex Cup journey on a high note, defeating hosts United States 5-3 in an entertaining match at FIU Soccer Stadium in Miami. The victory secured third place in the international youth tournament and capped off a competitive week against some of the world's top Under-16 national teams.
The match showcased Argentina's attacking quality, as the team recovered from an early setback to produce one of the highest-scoring games of the tournament.
The United States opened the scoring through Erick Feliciano, but Argentina quickly found its rhythm and responded with goals from Martín Villamil and Gianfranco Ledestre to take a 2-1 lead into halftime.
Argentina continued to control the game after the break, with Bruno Cabral extending the advantage before Ledestre added his second goal of the match. Although the United States fought back with goals from Eddie Niles and Da'vian Kimbrough, Argentina sealed the result in the closing moments when Cabral scored his second goal of the game to complete a 5-3 victory.
Forward Bruno Cabral delivered another outstanding performance, scoring twice against the United States to finish the 2026 Vertex Cup as the tournament's leading goalscorer with four goals.
His consistent finishing played a key role throughout Argentina's campaign and highlighted his potential as one of the tournament's standout attacking talents.
The Vertex Cup brought together leading youth national teams from different footballing nations, providing players with valuable international experience in a highly competitive environment. Argentina's performances throughout the tournament demonstrated the importance of elite youth competition in preparing young players for future success at both national and professional levels.
Sports Illustrated – Sports Illustrated FC
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