The semi-finals of the 2025 U20 World Cup ended in drama and emotion. France U20, the leading candidate for the championship, was unexpectedly stopped by Morocco U20 - the team that continued its magical journey.

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U20 Morocco caused a big surprise when they defeated U20 France to win a ticket to the final - Photo: FIFA

The match between U20 Morocco and U20 France was tense and suffocating. Morocco opened the scoring in the 32nd minute thanks to an own goal by goalkeeper Lisandru Olmeta.

In the second half, Lucas Michel equalized for the final European representative, but Rabby Nzingoula's red card in extra time cost Les Bleuets a man at the decisive moment.

After a 1-1 draw after 120 breathless minutes, the two teams were forced to decide the winner in a penalty shootout. On the 11m mark, the African representative was more courageous, winning 5-4 to secure a ticket to the final, creating the biggest earthquake of the tournament.

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U20 Argentina beat U20 Colombia by a narrow margin to compete for the 2025 U20 World Cup championship - Photo: FIFA

In the other semi-final, Lionel Messi's juniors - U20 Argentina defeated U20 Colombia 1-0 thanks to the only goal by Mateo Silvetti in the 72nd minute.

Thus, this year's final will be a confrontation between U20 Argentina and the "dark horse" Morocco - a clash between South American mettle and the extraordinary African spirit, promising to write an emotional final chapter for the tournament.

The 2025 U20 World Cup final between U20 Argentina and U20 Morocco will take place at 02:00 on October 19, Vietnam time.

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