Morocco defeat Argentina won the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup final for first time in Chile.
By Sportshistori.com - 19th Oct. 2025
Morocco Make History: The Atlas Cubs Conquer the World at U20 FIFA World Cup
In Santiago, under the bright Chilean skies, history was written in bold Moroccan red. Morocco lifted the FIFA U20 World Cup trophy for the very first time, defeating the mighty Argentina 2-0 at the Estadio Nacional Julio MartÃnez Prádanos — a night that will be remembered from Casablanca to Córdoba.
Yassir Zabiri, Morocco’s new golden boy, struck twice in the first half — once with a curling free-kick in the 12th minute, and again in the 28th after a clever assist from Othmane Maamma. His precision and calmness silenced Argentina’s fans and stunned the six-time world champions.
Despite holding 71% possession, Argentina couldn’t turn control into chances. Morocco’s defensive wall — disciplined, fierce, and fearless — stood tall. Every Argentine attack met resistance, every cross found a clearance. Even VAR couldn’t change their fate.
The second half saw Morocco shift gears from flair to focus. Substitutions tightened their structure as Argentina pressed desperately, but the North Africans refused to break. Zabiri’s brace earned him the Man of the Match, and his team a place in football folklore.
With this victory, Morocco became the first Arab nation ever to win the U20 World Cup, and the first African side to do so since Ghana in 2009. From Rabat’s streets to Marrakesh’s cafés, celebration erupted — an entire continent cheering a new chapter of African excellence.
For Argentina, the loss was bitter — a reminder that even legends can fall short. The young Albiceleste, missing stars like Claudio Echeverri and Franco Mastantuono, fought hard but couldn’t find their rhythm. Yet, their legacy of producing brilliance remains unquestioned.
As the final whistle blew, Morocco didn’t just lift a trophy — they lifted hopes across Africa and the Arab world. Football, once again, proved it belongs to dreamers.
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