WEB DESK: Morocco claimed a historic victory over Argentina by securing a 2-0 triumph in the final of the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile, earning their first-ever championship title.
With this victory, Morocco became the first African nation to lift the Under-20 World Cup since Ghana’s triumph in 2009.
This accomplishment is regarded as one of the most significant milestones in the history of football.
The final, hosted at the Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium in Santiago, Muhammad Yasir Zubiri deliver an exceptional performance. He scored both goals in the 12th and 29th minutes, sealing a decisive win for Morocco. His stellar display earned him the accolade of being named the best player of the match.
Throughout the tournament, Morocco astonished football fans with their outstanding gameplay, defeating formidable opponents such as South Korea, the United States, and France in the knockout rounds before advancing to the final.
Meanwhile, the Argentine squad, which had remained undefeated prior to the final, struggled with the absence of two key players Claudio Echevarri from Bayer Leverkusen and Franco Mastantuano of Real Madrid dampening their hopes of claiming the title.
