The Moroccan Under-20 national team advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Chile, becoming the only Arab team to reach this stage after Egypt and Saudi Arabia were eliminated in the group phase. Egypt finished third in Group A but lost out on a qualifying spot to Chile on yellow card count, after Chile defeated Egypt 2-1 and took second place.
The Saudi team left the tournament early, drawing 1-1 with Norway in their final match, and ending at the bottom of their group with one point. Morocco performed strongly in Group C, leading the standings by one point over Mexico, and set up a meeting with South Korea, which finished third in Group B.
The match between Morocco and South Korea is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. Chile time, or midnight in Morocco, as the Atlas Lions aim to extend their World Cup run.
The Saudi team left the tournament early, drawing 1-1 with Norway in their final match, and ending at the bottom of their group with one point. Morocco performed strongly in Group C, leading the standings by one point over Mexico, and set up a meeting with South Korea, which finished third in Group B.
The match between Morocco and South Korea is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. Chile time, or midnight in Morocco, as the Atlas Lions aim to extend their World Cup run.
