Morocco Claims Historic Under-20 World Cup Title,Defeating Argentina 2-0
SANTIAGO,CHILE – Morocco achieved a monumental victory on Sunday,stunning argentina 2-0 to win the FIFA Under-20 World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history.the triumph, secured in Chile, marks a watershed moment for Moroccan football and establishes the nation as a rising force in youth international competition.
This victory is particularly significant as it represents Morocco’s first-ever World Cup title at any age level.The win not only ignites national pride but also signals a potential turning point for football development within the country, inspiring a new generation of players and bolstering investment in youth programs. Morocco’s success also breaks a 15-year drought for African nations in the U-20 tournament, with Ghana previously claiming the title in 2009.
Yassir Zabiri, who plays for FC Famalicao in Portugal, spearheaded Morocco’s attack, scoring both goals in the first half to give his team a commanding 2-0 lead at halftime. The Argentinian side was unable to respond, despite a steadfast effort, leaving Morocco to celebrate a historic win.
morocco’s path to the final was marked by impressive victories over South Korea, the United States, and France in the knockout stages. Argentina,aiming for a seventh U-20 World Cup title,suffered its first defeat of the tournament despite reaching the final without two key players: Bayer leverkusen’s claudio echeverri and Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono.
The senior Moroccan national team has also recently achieved success, having qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America after reaching the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Meanwhile, Argentina’s senior team, the defending World Cup champions, are also confirmed participants in the 2026 tournament.
