Morocco Makes History, Wins First-Ever U-20 World Cup Title

Santiago: Morocco etched its name in football history by winning the FIFA Under-20 World Cup for the first time, defeating powerhouse Argentina 2-0 in the final held in Chile.

The historic match took place at the Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium in Santiago, where Moroccan forward **Mohammed Yassir Zbairi** delivered a stellar performance, scoring two goals in the 12th and 29th minutes. Zbairi’s brilliant display earned him the **Player of the Match** award.

With this remarkable victory, Morocco became the **first African nation since Ghana in 2009** to lift the U-20 World Cup trophy.

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Throughout the tournament, Morocco impressed fans worldwide, defeating strong teams including **South Korea, the United States, and France** in the knockout stages to secure their place in the final.

Meanwhile, Argentina—undefeated until the championship match—struggled without two of its key players, **Claudio Echeverri** of Bayer Leverkusen and **Franco Mastantuono** of Real Madrid, both sidelined for the final.

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Morocco’s triumph marks a new chapter in African football, showcasing the continent’s rising youth talent on the global stage.