Morocco Clinches Historic 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Title

Morocco has made history by winning the 2025 FIFA Men’s U-20 World Cup, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final in Santiago, Chile, early Monday. Yassir Zabiri was the star of the show, scoring both goals for Morocco—first in the 12th minute and then doubling the lead in the 29th minute—securing ...

Morocco has made history by winning the 2025 FIFA Men’s U-20 World Cup, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final in Santiago, Chile, early Monday.

Yassir Zabiri was the star of the show, scoring both goals for Morocco—first in the 12th minute and then doubling the lead in the 29th minute—securing the North African nation’s first-ever FIFA trophy.

Morocco becomes only the second African country to lift the U-20 World Cup, following Ghana’s triumph in 2009.

Argentina, who had earlier eliminated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles with a 4-0 victory in the second round, struggled to find a way back into the match.

Morocco’s road to glory was marked by remarkable victories. After an opening loss to Mexico in the group stage, the team bounced back to defeat Brazil and Spain.

They continued their impressive run by overcoming South Korea in the second round, dispatching the United States in the quarter-finals, and edging past France on penalties in the semi-finals.

The victory cements Morocco’s arrival on the global youth football stage and signals a historic moment for African football.