Morocco Secures Historic Victory Over Argentina in U20 World Cup Final
On October 19, 2025, Morocco achieved a remarkable milestone by defeating Argentina 2-0 in the Under-20 World Cup final held in Chile. This victory marks Morocco’s first World Cup triumph across any age group.
Yassir Zabiri, who plays for FC Famalicao in Portugal, netted both goals in the first half, establishing an early lead that held until the final whistle.
Morocco’s journey to the championship involved notable wins against South Korea, the United States, and France in the knockout stages, culminating in their historic win against Argentina. With this victory, Morocco becomes the first African nation to secure the U20 title since Ghana in 2009.
This defeat is Argentina’s first of the tournament, as they sought their seventh U20 World Cup trophy. They reached the final despite being without their top talents, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Claudio Echeverri and Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono.
Argentina’s senior squad has already secured a spot in the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America, following a semifinal appearance in the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where they lost to France. The senior team currently holds the title of World Cup champions and is qualified for the next summer’s competition.
Source: Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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