National websites have celebrated the Moroccan U-20 national team’s historic qualification for the final of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, describing the achievement as “historic” and “unprecedented.”
Media coverage highlighted the exceptional performance delivered by the players, led by Othman Maâma, at the “Elías Figueroa Brander” Stadium in Valparaíso, praising the team’s remarkable journey since the tournament began.
Madar 21 headlined the achievement as “Atlas Lions’ Youth Work the Miracle, Advance to U-20 World Cup Final,” noting Morocco’s deserved victory over France after an intense match decided by a 5-4 penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, Ihata focused on the massive fan support, explaining that Moroccan supporters from across Chile and neighboring countries cheered non-stop throughout the match, including extra time and penalties, emphasizing that the fans’ enthusiasm boosted the players’ determination.
Zanka 20, quoting FIFA, reported that tickets for the final between Morocco and Argentina in Santiago have sold out, noting calls from Moroccan fans for direct flights to Chile to support the team in the final.
Ashkain described the U-20 team’s qualification as “historic and unprecedented,” attributing the success to backup goalkeeper Abdelhakim Al-Mesbah, who saved France’s final penalty kick.
Al-Ayyam 24 noted that Morocco has become the second Arab nation to reach the U-20 World Cup final after Qatar in 1981, and the third African country after Ghana and Nigeria.
According to Le360, under coach Mohamed Wahbi, the players ended a 20-year absence from the U-20 World Cup final, marking this team as the first Moroccan squad ever to reach a World Cup final.
L’Officiel Info emphasized that the goal is now clear: “return from Chile with the World Cup,” highlighting Coach Wahbi’s full satisfaction with his players’ performance since the start of the tournament and their commitment to remaining competitive until the final moments.
