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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Morocco defeat Argentina to win trophy

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In the early hours of Monday morning, Morocco defeated Argentina to win this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Yassir Zabiri gave Morocco the lead after 12 minutes of play.

Famalicão, a 20-year-old winger, extended Morocco’s advantage in the first half.

No goal was scored in the second half as Morocco held on to their lead to emerge winner over Argentina after 90 minutes at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.

The North Africans had defeated France in the semi-final encounter, while Argentina defeated Colombia.

Colombia won the third-place final after beating France 1-0 earlier.