Morocco etched its name in football history by winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time, defeating Argentina 2–0 in a thrilling final in Chile. The North Africans became only the second African nation to lift the trophy, following Ghana’s triumph in 2009.
Teenage sensation Mohamed Zabiri was the hero of the night, scoring both goals to secure Morocco’s historic victory. The team dazzled throughout the tournament, winning all their matches except one—a narrow group-stage loss to Mexico.
Othmane Maamma of Morocco won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, while Yassir Zabiri claimed the Silver Ball. Argentina’s Milton Delgado settled for the Bronze Ball.
The Golden Boot went to Benjamin Cremaschi of the USA with five goals, edging Colombia’s Neyser Villareal on goal difference, while France’s Lucas Michal picked up the Bronze Boot. Argentina’s Santino Barbi earned the Golden Glove for his outstanding goalkeeping, and the Fair Play Award went to the USA for exemplary sportsmanship.
Morocco’s triumph marks a new chapter for African football, proving once again that the continent’s young talents can shine on the global stage.
