{"id":558,"date":"2025-10-20T07:55:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gugudde.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2025-10-20T07:55:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:55:02","slug":"morocco-u20-are-world-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gugudde.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/20\/morocco-u20-are-world-champions\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco U20 Are World Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Morocco has made history by winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final held in Santiago, Chile. Yassir Zabiri scored both goals, opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a sublime free kick and doubling Morocco\u2019s lead in the 28th minute with a spectacular volley .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This victory marks a landmark moment for Moroccan football, reinforcing the country\u2019s growing presence in international competitions. Morocco\u2019s disciplined defense and organized double block frustrated Argentina\u2019s attacks, while goalkeeper Gomis sealed the win with a decisive save in the 83rd minute .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Atlas Cubs, coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, maintained tactical discipline and compact defensive lines throughout the match, frustrating Argentina\u2019s attacks and holding on to their two-goal advantage until the final whistle. This win makes Morocco the first Arab nation and only the second African country to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup, following Ghana\u2019s triumph in 2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Award Winners
Individual Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Ball: Othmane Maamma
Silver Ball: Yassir Zabiri
Bronze Ball: Milton Delgado
Top Scorers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden Boot: Benjamin Cremaschi
Silver Boot: Neyser Villareal
Bronze Boot: Lucas Michal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Goalkeeper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Glove: Santino Barbi
Team Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair Play Award: USA
Tournament Winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions: Morocco
Runners-up: Argentina
Third place: Colombia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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