Ambitious Morocco Faces South Korea in 2025 U20 World Cup Round of 16
Morocco has made a significant impact in the 2025 U20 World Cup, currently taking place in Chile. The team topped Group B, outperforming traditionally strong teams such as Brazil, Spain, and Mexico. Morocco’s performance included impressive victories against Argentina (2-0) and Brazil (2-1).
Morocco’s Journey in the U20 World Cup
This is Morocco’s first appearance in the U20 World Cup since 2005, where they finished fourth. Their achievements this year have rekindled national pride. The team’s captain, Yassir Zabiri, and his teammates have shown their strength by defeating serious title contenders early in the tournament. However, their journey faced a setback with a narrow loss to Mexico (0-1) during the final group match.
Upcoming Match Against South Korea
On October 9, 2025, Morocco will face South Korea in the Round of 16. The match will kick off at midnight in Morocco and 1:00 AM in France. Morocco enters the knockout phase as a favorite, having exhibited quality gameplay throughout the tournament.
Morocco’s Performance Highlights
- Victories:
- 2-0 against Argentina
- 2-1 against Brazil
- Loss:
- 0-1 against Mexico
- Captain: Yassir Zabiri
- First World Cup appearance since: 2005
South Korea’s Path to the Knockouts
South Korea secured their place in the knockout stage with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Panama. They previously struggled against Ukraine (1-2) and managed a goalless draw with Paraguay, despite facing a reduced squad for part of the match.
Match Overview
As Morocco and South Korea prepare for this crucial match, both teams are keen to advance further in the tournament. Morocco aims to continue its surprising run, having displayed impressive skills and team dynamics cultivated through years of rigorous training at the Mohammed VI Complex in Salé.
The match is highly anticipated, with both sides having everything to gain. Fans are sure to witness an exciting encounter as Morocco seeks to build on its recent successes in youth football while South Korea aims to upset the top-ranking team.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the Morocco-South Korea clash in the 2025 U20 World Cup.
