Morocco Crowned U-20 World Cup Champions

writen By Talal osman

In a historic night in Santiago, Chile, the Moroccan U-20 national team claimed their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title, defeating six-time champions Argentina with a commanding 2–0 victory in the final.

Match Highlights:

• Yasser El-Zabiri scored both goals in the 12th and 29th minutes, securing his place as the tournament’s top scorer.

• Morocco’s journey to the final included wins over football giants like Spain, Brazil, South Korea, the USA, and France.

• Coach Mohamed Ouahbi made bold tactical decisions, including starting the third-choice goalkeeper in the semifinal against France — a move that paid off

• ? Individual Awards:

  • Othman Maâmou won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.

  • El-Zabiri received the Silver Ball as the second-best player.

  • Morocco dominated the individual awards, showcasing the strength of this golden generation.

  • A Landmark Achievement:

    • Morocco became the first Arab nation to win the U-20 World Cup.

    • They are the second African team to do so, after Ghana.

    • This victory continues Morocco’s impressive football rise, following their success in the senior World Cup and Olympic qualifiers.

    Much of this success is credited to the Mohammed VI Football Academy, which has become a model for youth development across Africa.