Morocco’s U-20 team is eyeing a place in the competition semifinal as the only representative of African nations remaining in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Chile, after Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated in the Round of 16.
A win against the USA today could see them write their name in the U20 semi-finals history books after their already impressive run in the competition.
The Atlas Cubs are set to encounter a challenging match against the USA in the quarter-final scheduled for Sunday’s kickoff at El Teniente Stadium.
The Moroccan team aims to build on its strong performance in the group stage and secure a place in the semifinals, keeping alive the hopes of Arab and African nations in the global tournament.
Morocco delivered an impressive performance in the group stage of the U-20 World Cup in Chile, finishing at the top of their group with two victories and one defeat.
They began the tournament with a 2–0 win over Spain, followed by a 2–1 triumph against Brazil, and wrapped up the group stage with a 1-0 loss to Mexico.
The Atlas Cubs displayed solid defensive organisation and finishing skills, scoring four goals while conceding only two. A semi-final spot will surely establish their presence on the global stage.
Nigeria was knocked out of the tournament following a significant 4–0 loss to Argentina, while South Africa faced defeat against Colombia, losing 3–1.
