By Aderonke Ojo
In a thrilling semi-final match held on at Estadio Elias Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso, Chile, Morocco defeated France in a dramatic penalty shootout: Final Score: Morocco 1 (5) – 1 (4) France
Morocco scored early in the first half.
France equalized in the second half.
No goals in extra time.
Morocco triumphed 5–4 in penalties.
This victory marks a historic moment for the Atlas Cubs, who had never reached the final before. Their previous best was a fourth-place finish in 2005.
The final will be played on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with Morocco facing the winner of the Argentina vs. Colombia semi-final match.