Morocco has made history by beating Argentina 2–0 to win the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. The final game was played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile late on Sunday.
The feat has made Morocco the second African nation after Ghana in 2009 to lift the trophy.
It was a night to remember for the young Atlas Lions, who played with discipline, courage, and sharpness to claim the country’s first-ever FIFA title.
Yassir Zabiri was the hero once again.
The forward put Morocco ahead in the 12th minute with a stunning free kick before sealing the win with a calm finish midway through the second half.
The Argentines were the favourites and were chasing their seventh U20 World Cup title but the North Africans made it impossible for them. The Moroccan defense marshalled by captain Ismael Baouf and goalkeeper Youssef Benchaa stood firm and adopted the swift counterattack mechanism on Argentina.
Morocco’s journey to the title was nothing short of remarkable. They defeated Spain, Brazil, South Korea, and the United States before edging France on penalties in the semi-finals.
Their only loss came against Mexico in the group stage — but from then on, they grew stronger with every game.
It continues the country’s rise on the global stage, coming three years after Morocco’s senior men’s team made history by reaching the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar.
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, also took part in this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup but crashed out in the Round of 16 after a defeat to this same Argentina.
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