Morocco U‑20 Make History with 2-0 Win Over Argentina U‑20 to Clinch 2025 FIFA U‑20 World Cup Title
In a record-making feat, Morocco’s under-20 side triumphed over Argentina 2-0 in the final of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Santiago, Chile, to secure their first ever world title at this level.
Key Moments
The breakthrough came in the 12th minute, when Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri curled a free-kick into the net to put his side ahead.
Fifteen minutes later, Zabiri doubled the lead with a close-range finish, firmly putting Morocco in control.
Argentina, aiming to extend their record sixth U-20 title, found themselves stifled by a disciplined Moroccan defence and missed opportunities throughout.
Significance & Context
This victory makes Morocco the first Arab nation, and one of the few African nations, to lift the U-20 World Cup trophy.
For Argentina, the defeat marks just their second ever loss in a U-20 World Cup final, the first having come decades ago.
The final was contested at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago on 19 October 2025.
What This Means Going Forward
Morocco’s youth programme has now delivered a landmark result, signaling their emergence on the global youth football stage. The triumph should bolster confidence in the development structures and open doors for the squad’s talents in senior football.
For Argentina, the setback comes as a moment for reflection, despite their status as a traditional powerhouse in youth football, they were unable to turn dominance into a win on the biggest stage this time.