The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final is officially set as six-time champions Argentina booked their place with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in a thrilling semi-final clash on Thursday. The Albicelestes will now face Morocco, who have made history by becoming only the third African nation after Ghana and Nigeria to reach the final of the prestigious tournament.
Argentina’s triumph came after a tense encounter at the Estadio Nacional de Santiago, where the decisive moment arrived in the 74th minute. Mateo Silvetti emerged as the hero, firing home the only goal of the match from close range after a brilliant setup by Gianluca Prestianni, who dazzled defenders with his skill on the right wing. Colombia’s hopes of a comeback were dashed soon after, as a red card reduced them to ten men, allowing Argentina to maintain control until the final whistle.
This result marks Argentina’s eighth appearance in the U-20 World Cup final as they look to extend their record of six titles, underlining their dominance in youth football.
Their opponents, the Atlas Cubs of Morocco, earned a historic spot in the final by defeating France in a dramatic penalty shootout on Wednesday. After a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time at the Elías Figueroa Brande Stadium, Morocco edged out the European giants 6-5 on penalties. The North Africans initially took the lead in the 32nd minute through a strike credited as an own goal by French defender Lisandru Olmeta after Yassir Zabiri’s effort. France equalized in the 59th minute through Lucas Michal, but Morocco held firm to force the shootout.
The highly anticipated U-20 World Cup Final Argentina vs Morocco will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025. Meanwhile, France and Colombia will battle for third place on Saturday, October 18. As the football world looks on, the final promises to be a clash of heritage and ambition—between Argentina’s storied legacy and Morocco’s groundbreaking rise on the global stage.
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