The “Atlas Lions” defeated the “Roosters” with a score of 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals, after the regular and extra time ended in a 1-1 draw. This victory allows Morocco to reach the Youth World Cup final for the first time in its history. The Moroccan team awaits the winner of the match between Argentina and Colombia, which will take place later today.
This marks Morocco’s first-ever appearance in the Youth World Cup final, making it the second Arab team to reach the final after Qatar in 1981.
With this victory, the Moroccan youth avenged the national team’s defeat to France in the same stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they lost 2-0 and then faced Croatia in the third-place match, which they also lost 2-1, securing fourth place—a notable achievement for both Arab and African teams.
