Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in the u20 world cup

By Adam Pacheco

Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in the u20 world cup on October 19th 2025 in the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago Chile.

Yassir Zabiri scored both goals for Morocco in the first 45 mins

the opening goal came in the 12th minute of the match from Yassir Zabiri it was a free kick was awarded after Argentina’s goalkeeper Santino Barbi fouled Zabiri just outside the penalty box Zabiri scored it top bins

Morocco continued applying pressure, keeping Argentina pinned in their own half.

then the second goal came in in the 29th minute Othmane Maamma delivered a precise cross into the box, which Zabiri finished with a volley at the far post to double Morocco’s lead

Argentina tried to pull one goal back late in the match but couldn’t break through Morocco’s tight defensive setup.

Argentina had the majority of possession with 54% then Morocco had 46% Argentina had 14 shots and couldn’t find the back of the net

This led to their 2-0 win over Argentina in the world cup final giving Morocco their first trophy in all age groups.

As the final whistle sounded, Morocco’s young squad celebrated a historic moment that could reshape the nation’s football future. Coach Nabil Aharouzi said the victory was only the beginning of a new era.