Argentina and Morocco battle in the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup final on Sunday at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Chile.

The dream is very close for Morocco’s U20 national team. The Atlas Cubs delivered breathtaking 1st half performance to take 2-0 lead over Argentina in the final of the FIFA U20 World Cup edging closer to 1 of the greatest moments in African football history.

Morocco has defeated France on 5-4 on penalties to reach its first Under-20 World Cup final. Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench at the end of extra time Wednesday and made the decisive save in the shootout.

Reports of dialogue between Morocco and Argentina about a friendly match has Argentina supposedly presenting an ask of about $10 million.

These five nations stand above the rest as next summer's soccer spectacle nears, a mix of proven champions, rising powers and one team daring to upset the game's global order.