Morocco became the second African country to win the FIFA U20 World Cup after beating Argentina 2-0 on Sunday in the final of the 2025 tournament in Chile.
Yassir Zabiri, who plays for Portuguese side Famalicao, bagged a brace at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Santiago to shut out the six-time world champions.
Argentina were the overwhelming favourites after winning all of their six matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding only two,
Zabiri went racing through on goal, dinked the ball over Santino Barbi and was clattered down by the Argentina goalkeeper.
Morocco wanted a red card and a penalty, but following a VAR review, a yellow and a free-kick were given.
The Atlas Cubs’ disappointment was short-lived, however, with Zabiri majestically curling the set-piece into the top corner.
Diego Placente’s side immediately went on the attack, but Ouahbi’s charges struck them on the counter to double the advantage.
Ismael Baouf recovered possession admirably and fed Othmane Maamma, whose cross was volleyed home emphatically by Zabiri.
Mohamed Ouahbi’s are now the African country after Ghana conquered the world in 2009.
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