Royal tribute to the Atlas Lion Cubs: a gesture with strong symbolic significance
Morocco’s U-20 national team defeated Argentina in the 2025 World Cup final — achieving an unprecedented victory that crowns two decades of royal vision and youth investment.
For the first time ever, Morocco and the Arab world have lifted the FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy. The young Atlas Cubs’ heroic victory in Chile is “the culmination of a long-term strategic vision” (“تتويج لرؤية استراتيجية بعيدة المدى”) that places youth at the center of national development.
A Royal Celebration for a Nation’s Dream
Back home, the champions were received by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, on the High Instructions of His Majesty the King. The royal reception was more than a formality — it was “a genuine embodiment of the King’s vision”, celebrating discipline, teamwork, and the values of excellence that Morocco’s leadership seeks to instill in its youth.
At the core of this success stands the Mohammed VI Football Academy — “a model combining top-level sports training with comprehensive human development”.
A Nation of Champions
The team’s journey to the final was “strong evidence of the success of Morocco’s comprehensive approach”. Their ultimate triumph is “proof that Moroccan excellence is not temporary but a sustainable and inclusive success, confirming the Kingdom’s status as a major football nation”.
From grassroots fields to world-class academies, Morocco’s football revolution — supported by the vision of His Majesty the King — has transformed dreams into reality.
