Morocco Reaches First U-20 World Cup Final as Argentina Awaits in Santiago
A substituted third-choice goalkeeper clinched the shootout after a 1-1 draw, setting up a meeting with the six-time champions.
Overview
- Morocco beat France on penalties after extra time, advancing to its first FIFA U-20 World Cup final.
- Lisandru Olmeta’s own goal off a saved penalty put Morocco ahead before Lucas Michal leveled for France in the 59th minute.
- Coach Mohamed Ouahbi introduced Abdelhakim Mesbahi for the shootout, and the third-choice keeper saved the decisive kick.
- Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 through a 72nd-minute goal by Mateo Silvetti, with Colombia reduced to ten men late on.
- The final is on October 19 at 23:00 GMT at Julio Martínez Prádanos Stadium in Santiago, with beIN Sports carrying the broadcast; reports differ on the exact shootout score though the outcome is undisputed.