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.