Showcasing his skill as both a coach and a builder of success, Mohamed Ouahbi reflected on Morocco’s historic U20 World Cup triumph, saying that winning the title had always been the team’s ultimate goal. After an epic 2–0 victory over Argentina in the final, the coach stressed that «no team was more or less favored, the only objective was to win».
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.
In an extraordinary semi-final against France at the U20 World Cup in Chile, Morocco made history by using all three of its goalkeepers, Yanis Benchaouch, Ibrahim Gomis, and Abdelhakim El Mesbahi, in one match. Who are these three Atlas Cubs who have captured the attention of Moroccan and international fans alike?
From the humble paths of Tamegroute to the world’s mountain peaks, Elhousine Elazzaoui has carved his name into international trail running. A two-time world champion in as many years, he still struggles to find official support or national recognition in Morocco.