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Morocco has been crowned U20 World Champion after an impressive 2-0 victory over Argentina at the Julio Mart\u00ednez Pr\u00e1danos Stadium in Santiago, Chile.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A historic achievement that highlights the rise of a generation shaped by the Mohammed VI Football Academy, the cornerstone of King Mohammed VI\u2019s vision for a world-class football nation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Mohammed VI Academy, where champions are made<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Behind this triumph lies a long-term project: the Mohammed VI Academy. Founded in 2009 under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the academy has trained most of the players in this golden team. Discipline, technical excellence, and collective intelligence define this institution, now considered one of the finest in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi emphasized: \u201cThis title is the result of years of structured work \u2014 a clear example of Morocco\u2019s belief in its own youth and local talent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Zabiri, the symbol of Moroccan excellence<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The star of the final, Yassir Zabiri, a product of the Mohammed VI Academy, was the undisputed hero. With a spectacular brace (15th and 28th minutes), including a stunning free-kick and a perfect volley, Zabiri sealed Morocco\u2019s victory. His five goals earned him the Golden Boot, embodying the new face of Moroccan football \u2014 confident, creative, and fearless.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>A vision fulfilled<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This World Cup title follows the remarkable rise of Moroccan football: the senior team\u2019s 2022 World Cup semifinal, the U23 AFCON victory, and strong performances by the U17 and women\u2019s national teams.<br \/>\nAll of these successes share one root \u2014 the royal vision and investment in training and infrastructure, embodied by the Mohammed VI Academy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The rise of a footballing nation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This triumph is more than a sporting achievement; it\u2019s the validation of a national project. From Sal\u00e9 to Santiago, Morocco has proven that with planning, structure, and belief, its football dreams can conquer the world.<br \/>\nThe Mohammed VI Academy stands as the beating heart of this historic success.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a golden night for Moroccan football. 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