Here’s a detailed recap of the final match between Argentina U‑20 national football team vs Morocco U‑20 national football team in the 2025 FIFA U‑20 World Cup:
Match Overview
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Event & Date: 2025 FIFA U‑20 World Cup Final, held on 19 October 2025 at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. (Wikipedia)
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Result: Morocco U‑20 won 2–0 against Argentina U‑20. (Reuters)
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Significance: This was Morocco’s first ever U‑20 World Cup final and victory; Argentina entered as the most successful U‑20 nation historically. (Wikipedia)
Key Moments & Highlights
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The opening goal came early…
“Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a free kick” (Reuters)
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The second came after some sustained pressure: “...doubled Morocco’s lead 17 minutes later from a close‐range shot.” (Reuters)
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Argentina, despite their pedigree and history, were unable to penetrate a resolute Moroccan defense, and Morocco held on to win.
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In the lead‐up, Argentina had progressed to the final by beating Colombia 1‑0 in their semifinal. (The Business Standard)
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Morocco made a dramatic semifinal run as well, defeating France after penalties. (banglanews24.com)
What It Means
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For Morocco: This win marks a historic milestone — their first U‑20 World Cup title, and a first for an Arab nation in this competition. (Reuters)
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For Argentina: Although a strong team and favourites in many people’s eyes, this defeat shows that past success doesn’t guarantee future wins — especially against well‑prepared opponents.
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On the global stage: Youth tournaments are increasingly unpredictable, and this final highlighted how a team with less of a historical claim (Morocco) can rise to claim a big trophy with the right mix of talent, preparation and belief.
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For fans: The clash became more than just a match — it was narrative, history, and a changing of the guard in youth football.
Tactical & Player Notes
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Morocco were excellent in transitions and set‑pieces, as seen in their early free‑kick goal.
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Argentina had the pressure of history and expectation, yet Morocco handled the final’s occasion with greater composure.
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Emerging players to watch include Yassir Zabiri (Morocco) who scored both goals, and Argentina’s youngsters who now have a learning moment.
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The defensive structure and discipline of Morocco stood out — something often less emphasised in youth tournaments but crucial in finals.
Looking Ahead
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Morocco will now try to build this momentum into their senior setup, and for Argentine youth, this might prompt a re‐thinking of approach to upcoming tournaments.
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Observers will be watching how many of these U‑20 players step up to senior national teams or major clubs over the next 2‑3 years.
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For bloggers or football analysts: This match is a great case study in “underdog triumph”, tournament preparation, and how youth success correlates (or doesn’t) with senior performance.
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