Thousands of Moroccans flooded the streets of Rabat on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to celebrate the Atlas Cubs for winning the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Chile.
Morocco defeated 6 times World champions, Argentina in the finals on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Chile to become the second African country to win the U-20 World Cup.
In front of the over 48,000 spectators at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, a first half brace from 20-year-old Yassir Zabiri sealed an empathic 2-0 victory for Morocco over the South American side.
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.
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The Atlas Cubs visited the Royal Palace to meet King Mohammed VI before celebrating with the citizens on the streets.
Their open-top bus was drove along Avenue Mohammed V, with thousands waving flags and cheering.
The players lifted the trophy and danced as fireworks lit the sky, celebrating Morocco’s first-ever U20 World Cup win.
“Bring it home,” we asked. Brought it home, they did.
Morocco’s homecoming as world champions! 🇲🇦🌍#U20WC pic.twitter.com/On6odlVPPx
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) October 22, 2025
Morocco’s U-20 National Team receives hero’s welcome back home, after winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time. pic.twitter.com/AqLaWEpHtO
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