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Morocco Beats Brazil 2-1 to Top U-20 World Cup Group C

The win makes Morocco the first team to reach the last 16.

Overview

  • Othmane Maamma struck on 60 minutes and Yassir Zabiri added a second in the 76th.
  • Brazil's captain Iago Teodoro converted a late penalty to narrow the scoreline.
  • Morocco sits on six points and leads Group C after back-to-back victories.
  • Brazil remains winless and now must defeat Spain and hope other results go its way to stay alive.
  • Gessime Yassine drove Morocco's attack with another influential display, with goalkeeper Yanis Benchaaouch noted as a steady presence.