A photo of the Morocco U-20 World Cup winning team
Upon the High Instructions of His Majesty the King, HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan presided over a ceremony to honor the members of the national under-20 football team for winning the FIFA World Cup.
The Morocco U-20 team who became the second African team to win the U-20 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after beating Argentina were honored at the Royal Palace in Rabat
On this occasion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was greeted by the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, the national team coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, and the members of the national team, before posing for a commemorative photo.
A tea ceremony was then held in honor of the members of the U-20 national team.
This reception illustrated the High Solicitude with which His Majesty the King continues to surround Moroccan youth, supporting their development through sports.
“This triumph is fully in line with the enlightened and forward-looking vision of His Majesty the King, may God assist Him, who has elevated national sports training to the highest international standards, notably through the Mohammed VI Football Academy — a true cradle of young Moroccan talent.”
“It also represents a deep source of pride for the entire Nation and highlights, with brilliance, the values of effort, perseverance, and hard work that pave the way to success and excellence,” the Crown Prince said.
Morocco reached the final by beating South Korea, the United States and France in the knockout rounds before downing Argentina to cap an impressive run.
It was the first loss in the tournament for Argentina, who was aiming for its seventh title.
