Morocco has become only the second African side to win the FIFA under-20 World Cup after Ghana in 2009, after they beat Argentina in the final in Nunoa, Chile, earlier on Monday morning.
🤩🤩 Congratulations to 🇲🇦Morocco as they capped off a historic run in Chile on Sunday night, beating Argentina 2-0 to win first-ever FIFA U20 World Cup.#U20WC @EnMaroc pic.twitter.com/msFaLejIA7
— CAF Media (@CAF_Media) October 20, 2025
The Moroccans scored twice in the first half to beat their more fancied opponents 2-0. They’re also the first team to beat Argentina in a U-20 World Cup final in 42 years.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe is currently on his way to Chile to support Morocco U20 team at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final tonight vs Argentina.
Dr Motsepe has wished Morocco 🇲🇦 the best of luck.
The whole continent stands ready to celebrate with our gallant youngsters… pic.twitter.com/0x7cKyf7eX
— CAF Media (@CAF_Media) October 19, 2025
South Africa’s Under-20 team, the Amajita, was knocked out of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile after losing 3–1 to Colombia in the round of 16 on October 9. They went to Chile with the aim of reaching the knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
Goalkeeper Fletcher Smythe-Lowe says that although the team couldn’t stamp its authority on the match, there are positives they are taking from the tournament. Coach Raymond Mdaka concurs with Smythe-Lowe. He has also learnt a lot from leading Amajita at the World Cup.
Morocco is the only African nation left in the tournament.
