Argentina to Clash with Morocco in 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final in Chile

Argentina Secures Spot in U-20 World Cup Final

Argentina has advanced to the final of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where they will face Morocco in a highly anticipated showdown. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. This marks Argentina's eighth appearance in the U-20 World Cup final, while Morocco makes its historic debut on this stage.

Argentina's Dominant Campaign

The Argentine squad, coached by Diego Placente, has demonstrated exceptional form throughout the tournament, winning all six of their matches en route to the final. Their defensive prowess has been particularly notable, conceding only two goals across the entire competition and maintaining an impressive three consecutive clean sheets in the knockout stage.

In their semi-final clash, Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Colombia. The decisive goal came from Matteo Silvetti, an Inter Miami player, who scored his third goal of the tournament following a sublime pass from Gianluca Prestianni. Prior to this, Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0 in the quarter-finals and overcame Nigeria 4-0 in the Round of 16. As six-time champions, Argentina aims for a record-extending seventh title, their first since 2007. A victory would also make them the first team since Brazil in 2003 to simultaneously hold both the senior and U-20 men's World Cup titles.

Morocco's Historic Journey to the Final

Morocco has made history by reaching their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup final, showcasing a remarkable journey through the tournament. Their path to the final included a dramatic semi-final encounter against France, which ended in a 1-1 draw before Morocco triumphed 5-4 in a penalty shootout. A key moment in this victory was the strategic substitution of goalkeeper Abdelhakim Mesbahi for the shootout, who went on to save two penalties.

Under the guidance of coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the 'Atlas Cubs' topped Group C after impressive victories over football giants Spain (2-0) and Brazil (2-1), with their only group stage loss coming against Mexico. In the knockout rounds, Morocco eliminated South Korea in the Round of 16 and secured a significant win against the United States in the quarter-finals.

The Final Showdown

The final in Santiago promises to be a captivating contest between Argentina's established dominance in youth football and Morocco's inspiring breakthrough. The match will determine whether Argentina can secure their seventh title and achieve a rare double, or if Morocco can etch their name in history as first-time champions.