Serbia U18 defeated Argentina U18 24-23 in the World Championship for girls under 18 on 6 August in Buenos Aires. The result shifted the standings, with Serbia moving into third place on two points while Argentina remained fourth with three draws and zero points.
Argentina had come into the fixture on a run of two wins, beating Uzbekistan 38-24 and Guinea 24-21. Serbia, by contrast, had only one victory from their opening three games, a 33-26 win over Angola, and had suffered losses to Brazil, Switzerland and Slovenia. The match reflected that contrast in recent form, though the scoreline suggested something closer than the record implied.
Both teams were undefeated through three games, but the margin of victory decided the table order. Serbia's win lifted them above Argentina in the standings, while Argentina's unbeaten streak continued despite the narrow defeat. The goal difference now favours Serbia, who hold a two-point gap over their hosts.
The result ends Argentina's winning run and extends Serbia's unbeaten record, keeping them in contention for the next stage. Argentina's three draws mean they still have work to do, while Serbia's single win gives them momentum heading into the remaining fixtures.