Morocco Eyes Next Chapter After Historic U‑20 World Cup Triumph morocco U20!

Morocco Eyes Next Chapter After Historic U‑20 World Cup Triumph
Morocco U20!

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Reported by Amos Dachung | Sele Media Africa Reporter

In a landmark victory on Sunday, October 19, 2025, Morocco’s Under‑20 national team defeated Argentina 2‑0 in Santiago, Chile, to claim their first‑ever FIFA U‑20 World Cup title. [1]

Striker Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a precise free‑kick and doubled the lead in the 29th minute with a close‑range effort. The win made Morocco the first Arab nation — and second African country after Ghana in 2009 — to lift the trophy. [2]

A spokesperson for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) told BBC Sport Africa that the success “proves the vision worked,” highlighting a decade‑long investment in youth development, training infrastructure and modern coaching techniques. [3]

King Mohammed VI praised the achievement, saying: “You have filled us with happiness … the whole country stayed awake all night.” [4]

With this title now secured, Morocco’s football establishment says it’s ready to build — aiming to translate youth success into senior‑level impact and ensure a lasting presence among global football’s elite. [3]
Morocco’s path to the title was impressive: topped a group containing Spain, Brazil and Mexico; defeated South Korea and the United States in earlier knock‑out rounds; and then saw off France on penalties before the final. [5]

As the “Atlas Cubs” celebrate, attention is turning to how they sustain momentum, promote young talent, and bridge their youth golden generation into senior success.

Citations:

1. NDTV Sports: sports.ndtv.com/football/morocco-beat-argentina-clinch-first-ever-under-20-world-cup-title-9485488?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Africanews: www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/morocco-beats-argentina-to-win-its-first-under-20-world-cup-title/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. MyJoyOnline: www.myjoyonline.com/morocco-look-to-build-on-first-u20-world-cup-title/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. The National: www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2025/10/20/king-mohammed-vi-hails-morocco-as-they-become-first-arab-nation-to-lift-fifa-u20-world-cup/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. ABC News: abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/morocco-beats-argentina-win-20-world-cup-title-126669875?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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