Othmane Maamma has ascended to the pinnacle of youth football, leading Morocco's U20 team to a historic World Cup victory over Argentina in Chile and clinching the Golden Ball for his outstanding performance. The Watford FC winger's remarkable journey, marked by his technical brilliance and mental fortitude, has not only brought glory to Morocco but also captured hearts worldwide with his inspiring on- and off-field gestures.
Morocco made history at the U20 World Cup in Chile, claiming its first-ever title and becoming the first team to successfully use FIFA’s new green card challenge system. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who credited his staff for the move, used the card twice during the tournament, once against Spain and again in the final versus Argentina, each time changing the course of the game.
Across Morocco, euphoric crowds poured into the streets after the Atlas Cubs’ 2–0 victory over Argentina crowned them U20 World Cup champions. From Tangier to Guerguerat, horns, chants, and flags filled the night as fans celebrated a triumph that united Moroccans from north to south in pride and joy.