Morocco’s U-20 side etched their name into football history on Sunday night, claiming a 2–0 victory over Argentina to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
A brilliant brace from Yassir Zabiri in the first half sealed the win for the Atlas Cubs, capping off an unforgettable campaign for the North Africans.
The FC Famalicão midfielder opened the scoring with a sublime free kick from 25 yards in the 12th minute, before doubling Morocco’s lead 15 minutes later after a fine assist from Othmane Maamma.
Despite Argentina’s pedigree and dominance in youth football, the South Americans found no way through Morocco’s disciplined backline, falling short of what would have been a record-extending seventh title.
Morocco’s road to glory was nothing short of remarkable as they eliminated South Korea, the United States, and France en route to the final.
The triumph makes them only the second African nation to win the U-20 crown, following Ghana’s historic victory in 2009.
The win represents a monumental milestone for Moroccan football, reinforcing the country’s growing influence on the global stage following recent successes at senior level.
