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Morocco U20 Edge France on Penalties to Reach World Cup Final

A VAR green-card review followed by a late goalkeeper switch proved decisive, sending France to the third-place game.

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Overview

  • Morocco advanced 1-1 (5-4 on penalties) and will meet the winner of Argentina vs. Colombia in the U20 World Cup final.
  • Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring in the 32nd minute from a VAR-instigated penalty, with the shot glancing in off goalkeeper Lisandru Olmeta’s back.
  • France leveled on 59 minutes through Lucas Michal after a low cross from substitute Moustapha Dabo, then finished with ten men before the shootout.
  • Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi introduced Abdelhakim Mesbahi for penalties, and the substitute saved the decisive kick after injuries had already forced a change in goal.
  • France coach Bernard Diomède lamented the exit despite penalty practice, while separate club news has PSG set to make a late call on Ousmane Dembélé with optimism around Désiré Doué and caution from Luis Enrique about taking no health risks.