Overview

• Yassir Zabiri scored both goals in Santiago as Morocco defeated previously unbeaten Argentina 2-0 to lift their first U-20 world crown.
• Argentina reached the final with six straight wins but lacked several notable prospects due to club refusals or injuries, adding context to the defeat.
• Coach Diego Placente acknowledged an early error and nerves, praised his players’ campaign, and emphasized the tournament’s value for development toward the senior team.
• Argentina’s Santino Barbi received the Golden Glove and Milton Delgado earned the Bronze Boot in the post-tournament awards.
• Social media filled with memes targeting Argentina’s earlier celebratory gestures, while commentary highlighted Morocco’s continued rise after strong recent global results.