U20 World Cup: Morocco targets top spot in decisive clash against Mexico

Morocco faces Mexico on Saturday in their final group match of the U20 World Cup, a high-stakes showdown that will decide their place in the knockout stage.

The match will take place at the Estadio Elias Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso, Chile, kicking off at 5 p.m. local time (GMT-3), 9 p.m. in Morocco, and 10 p.m. in France.

Fans can watch the action live on Arryadia in Morocco, L’Équipe Live Foot in France, or stream it for free on FIFA+.

The Atlas Lions arrive in this crucial encounter in impressive form, having stunned heavyweights Spain and Brazil in their previous two matches.

Morocco opened their campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Spain — the third most successful nation in the tournament’s history — before following it up with a dramatic 2-1 win over five-time champions Brazil.

Their performances have silenced doubters and transformed them from underdogs into genuine title contenders.

Coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s side now aims to complete their group-stage dominance by defeating Mexico and finishing first in what many labelled the “group of death.”

Central to Morocco’s success has been Gessime Yassine, who leads the competition’s assist chart with three key passes — one against Spain and two against Brazil — underlining his crucial role in the team’s attack.

Mexico, meanwhile, faces a do-or-die situation. After two draws in their opening matches, El Tricolor must win to secure second place without depending on other results.

A draw or defeat would leave their qualification hopes hanging on the outcome of the Brazil-Spain match.

This match will mark the first-ever U20 World Cup meeting between Morocco and Mexico. Both sides have everything to play for — Morocco chasing group supremacy, and Mexico fighting for survival.