Argentina U18 Women Cruise Past Paraguay in America U18 Championship Opener

The America U18 Women’s Championship began on June 11, 2026, with a one‑sided affair as Argentina u18 Women dismantled Paraguay (W) U18 by a score of 84–38. The game, held at a neutral venue, was over by halftime as Argentina’s superior depth and defensive intensity overwhelmed their South American rivals.

Paraguay struggled to handle Argentina’s full‑court pressure from the opening tip. Turnovers led to easy transition buckets, and the Argentine shooters found their range early. By the end of the first quarter, Argentina led 24–10, and they never looked back.

Game Breakdown

• First‑half domination: Argentina outscored Paraguay 48–18 in the first two quarters, effectively ending the contest before the break.
• Balanced scoring: Ten different Argentine players entered the scoring column, with four reaching double figures.
• Paraguay’s lone bright spot: Forward María González scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, but received little support from her teammates.

Key Players

Lucía Fernández led Argentina with 18 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals in just 22 minutes of action. Her quickness and basketball IQ were on full display. Center Valentina Rossi added a double‑double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, controlling the paint on both ends.

For Paraguay, the tournament is a steep learning curve. They will need to adjust their offense against pressure if they hope to compete against stronger opponents later in the championship. Argentina, meanwhile, sends an early message that they are serious contenders for the gold medal.