Moroccan Triumph, Brazilian Meltdown: Drama Unfolds at the U20 World Cup 2025
The second round of group-stage action at the FIFA U20 World Cup 2025, hosted in Chile, brought both upsets and confirmations - and with it, two more teams have officially booked their place in the knockout stages.
Group C: Morocco Shock Brazil, Mexico-Spain Stalemate Keeps Race Open
Morocco stunned tournament favourites Brazil with a confident 2-1 win, sealing qualification to the Round of 16. The young Seleção only managed a consolation goal deep into stoppage time and now find themselves in serious trouble — just one point from two games and sitting third in the group.
Mexico and Spain played out an entertaining draw, leaving Mexico second with two points and Spain bottom with one. With one round of group games left, all four teams in Group C still have a mathematical shot at advancing.
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Group D: Argentina Cruise, Italy Slip Up Against Cuba
Argentina continued their dominant form, cruising past Australia 4-1 to become the clear leaders of Group D. Elsewhere, Italy missed the chance to secure early qualification, inexplicably throwing away a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw with tournament outsiders Cuba.
Despite the draw, Italy remain favourites to progress alongside Argentina, but the missed opportunity could cost them top spot in the group.
