Morocco crowned world champions at FIFA U-20 World Cup

WAM
20 Oct 2025, 11:42 GMT+10

SANTIAGO, 20th October, 2025 (WAM) -- Morocco became the first Arab nation to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup after beating Argentina 2-0 in the final in Santiago on Sunday.

Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a free kick and doubled Morocco's lead 17 minutes later from a close-range shot.

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