Santiago, Chile – In a historic event, the first of its kind in the Arab world, the Moroccan U-20 national team has reached the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
Where he faces his Argentine counterpart, one of the giants of the game and the record holder for the number of titles.
Morocco’s qualification is the culmination of an exceptional performance during the tournament.
The Atlas Cubs overcame a tough group that included strong teams such as Brazil, Spain and Mexico.
This was before they continued their impressive run in the knockout stages, defeating South Korea, the United States, and finally France.
An exceptional journey
Morocco became the first Arab team to reach the final of this tournament.
And only the second African team after Ghana, which won the title in 2009.
This achievement is the culmination of long-term strategic work by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation,
Which invested in training centers and local talent development programs.
The most prominent stars of the Morocco
One of Morocco’s most prominent stars in the tournament was Yasser Al-Zubaidi, who caught the eye with his energetic playing style.
And also his effective ability to put continuous pressure on opponents’ defenses,
Causing own goals in three crucial matches.
Argentina: Back to the Top
For its part, the Argentine national team enters the final match in full force, as it is the most successful team in the history of the tournament, with six titles.
He is betting on his attacking star, Gianluca Prestiani.
Who showed distinguished performance and deserved the best player award on more than one occasion during the tournament.
The Argentine national team is characterised by a clear balance between attack and defence.
His net only conceded two goals throughout the tournament.
While keeping a clean sheet in all of his knockout matches.
Match date and broadcast channels
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 02:00 AM Mecca Time | 00:00 AM Morocco Time
Stadium: Estadio “Julio Martínez Pradanos” – Santiago, Chile Broadcast channels:
beIN SPORTS network, the Moroccan sports channel TNT
A project of ambition and a dream that touches reality
Morocco is looking forward to embracing glory in the largest youth tournament.
While the Argentines seek to return to the podium after an 18-year absence.
A match that embodies a clash of ambition and history, amidst widespread public anticipation across the Arab world and Latin America.
