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Morocco Wins First U-20 World Cup, Beating Argentina 2–0 on Zabiri Brace

The breakthrough reflects years of targeted youth investment, including the Mohammed VI Academy.

Overview

  • Yassir Zabiri scored in the 12th and 29th minutes, opening with a direct free-kick after a VAR-reviewed foul and doubling the lead from an Othmane Maamma cross.
  • Morocco became the first Arab nation to win the U-20 World Cup, capping a campaign built on defensive discipline and quick counterattacks.
  • Argentina controlled more possession and attempts, but Morocco were clinical and managed the match after striking twice in the first half.
  • Post-match awards reported Maamma as Golden Ball winner and Zabiri as runner-up, with Benjamin Cremaschi taking the Golden Boot on an assists tiebreaker.
  • Several outlets place the final in Santiago, Chile, though some reports cite Jakarta, Indonesia, highlighting a venue discrepancy to be reconciled with official records.