Morroco's team members celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final football match between Argentina and Morocco at the National Stadium in Santiago on October 19, 2025. (AFP)
Striker Yassir Zabiri was the hero of the night, scoring both goals to lead the Young Atlas Lions to victory, making them the first African team to lift the U-20 trophy since Ghana in 2009.
Argentina, who were unbeaten before the final, had been chasing their seventh title in the tournament’s history.
Ahram Online collected reactions from Morocco’s players and coaching staff after the historic win:
Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi. AP
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi
“This achievement came after a long journey of hard work and a collective belief in our dream.”
“It’s indescribable happiness. I hope the Moroccans are now happy with this historical achievement.”
“I don’t consider myself the best coach but a coach for the best team and best technical staff.”
Argentina's goalkeeper #01 Santino Barbi and Morocco's forward #21 Yassir Zabiri fight for the ball during the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final football match between Argentina and Morocco at the National Stadium in Santiago. AFP
Striker Yasser Zebiri
“I want to thank God for this big gift. I am very happy as we managed to return with the title for our enthusiastic fans.”
Argentina's midfielder #15 Tomas Perez and Morocco's forward #07 Othmane Maamma fight for the ball during the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final football match between Argentina and Morocco at the National Stadium in Santiago. AFP
Forward Othmane Maamma
“It is a historical moment for us. This victory is gift for the Moroccans who didn’t sleep to support us and also for king Mohammed VI.”
“We will celebrate the triumph now as we deserve what we achieved.”
Morocco's Fouad Zahouani, left, and Argentina's Dylan Gorosito vie for the ball during the FIFA U-20 World Cup final soccer match in Santiago, Chile. AP
Left-back Fouad Zahouani
“Our main target since the tournament started was winning the title and returning home with the trophy, and this is what we already did.”
“The fans travelled on a 13-hour difficult trip to support us, and they did their best throughout the game’s 90 minutes. I would like to thank all the players and the managerial staff for this achievement.”
Morocco's forward #07 Othmane Maamma holds the trophy while celebrating with teammates after winning the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final football match between Argentina and Morocco at the National Stadium in Santiago on October 19, 2025. (AFP)
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