The players of Morocco's under-20 national team expressed immense joy and pride following their historic 2-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, held in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Othmane Maamma, who was named Best Player of the Tournament, said: «Winning this award is, above all, thanks to my teammates. I'm truly happy with this achievement. Everything we did was for His Majesty King Mohammed VI and for the Moroccan people, who supported us despite the time difference. We've accomplished something that will remain in memory forever». Striker Yassine Jassim shared similar emotions: «Winning the World Cup is indescribable. These are feelings you only experience once in a lifetime. We dedicate this victory to the Moroccan people and to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him. This triumph is the best birthday gift I could ever give my mother». Naeem Biyar described the team's success as surreal: «Winning a world title feels almost unbelievable. We're overjoyed. Words can't express the emotions that overwhelm us at this historic moment. I want to thank everyone who contributed to this achievement, from our coach and technical staff to all the fans who believed in us». Defender Ali Mammar added: «I dedicate this victory to His Majesty the King, to the Moroccan people, and also to the Chilean fans who supported us here. We can't wait to return home and celebrate with our supporters, everything we achieved was for them». Taha Majni also shared his gratitude: «We dedicate this win to our people and our King, may God protect him. I want to thank the Mohammed VI Academy and my club, Ittihad Touarga. Praise be to God, Moroccan football is evolving year after year, from the 2022 World Cup to the Olympics, and now the U20 World Cup». Fouad Zahouani reflected on the team's determination: «I thank all the fans who supported us. Winning the World Cup wasn't easy but even on the plane, we knew we weren't coming here just to pass the first round». Goalkeeper Abdelhakim Mesbahi said his happiness was beyond words: «This joy is indescribable. We dedicate this cup to the Moroccan people and to all the fans who traveled to support us. I thank His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his constant encouragement, and Fouzi Lekjaa for providing us with everything we needed. Our hard work has truly paid off». Injured goalkeeper Yanis Benchaouch, who missed the final after his semi-final injury against France, added: «I can't put into words how I feel after this victory. We are world champions! We dedicate this to the King and to all Moroccans. We have written a new chapter in Morocco's football history».
