Morocco made historical past on Sunday by defeating Argentina 2-0 to win the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile — their first-ever title at any FIFA event.
Two first-half targets from Yassir Zabiri sealed a well-known victory for coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s group on the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.
With the win, Morocco grew to become solely the second African nation to carry the trophy, following Ghana’s triumph in 2009.
The match began at a quick tempo, with each side exhibiting attacking intent. Morocco took the lead within the twelfth minute when Zabiri was fouled on the sting of the field by Argentine goalkeeper Santino Barbi. After a VAR assessment, Barbi obtained a yellow card, and Zabiri curled the free-kick fantastically into the highest nook.
Morocco doubled their benefit within the twenty ninth minute. Ismael Baouf received the ball in midfield and arrange Othmane Maamma, whose cross discovered Zabiri to attain his second objective of the evening.
Argentina tried to reply by Mateo Silvetti and Gianluca Prestianni, however Morocco’s goalkeeper Ibrahim Gomis made a number of essential saves to maintain his aspect forward.
The South Individuals dominated possession within the second half however failed to interrupt by Morocco’s sturdy defence. Zabiri got here near finishing a hat-trick, whereas Argentina substitute Ian Subiabre missed a transparent probability late within the sport.
Morocco stayed calm and defended solidly till the ultimate whistle, sparking wild celebrations amongst gamers and followers.
Awards and Recognition
After the match, Argentina’s Santino Barbi was named Greatest Goalkeeper of the Match. Morocco’s Othmane Maamma, who assisted the second objective, obtained the Golden Ball award for Greatest Participant. The USA received the Honest Play Trophy.
Morocco’s triumph continues the nation’s spectacular progress in soccer. Their senior males’s group reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, and their U17 group additionally reached the semi-finals of the 2025 U17 World Cup.
This U20 World Cup victory marks Morocco’s first world soccer title and a proud second for African soccer.
