Argentina have progressed steadily throughout the tournament. In the group stage, they faced Cuba, Australia, and Italy, before showing their true form against Nigeria, Mexico, and Colombia. After securing their semifinal win — accompanied by some controversial celebrations — the Albiceleste now face a Moroccan side making its first-ever appearance in a U-20 World Cup final, but a team built on generations of talented soccer players.
Alejo Sarco has been Argentina’s standout player, finishing as the team’s top scorer with four goals. The Albiceleste aim to repeat a title they last won in 2007, the squad that featured Sergio Aguero.
Morocco, meanwhile, have made history by reaching the final. They overcame the United States and then stunned France in a dramatic penalty shootout. Abdelhakim Mesbahi became a national hero after coming on specifically for the penalties. No previous Moroccan generation — senior or youth — had ever reached a U-20 final, marking a significant milestone in the country’s soccer evolution.