Morocco Beat France On Penalties To Reach First-Ever U-20 W/Cup Final

Morocco reached the U20 World Cup final for the first time in history after a tense 1-1 draw with France, winning 5-4 on penalties in the semi-final. The Atlas Cubs took the lead in the 31st minute following a VAR review. Baouf was pulled inside...

Morocco Reach First-Ever FIFA U-20 World Cup Final, Set To Face Argentina

Morocco will face Argentina in the final of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after both teams sealed hard-fought victories in their respective semi-final clashes. Morocco booked their place in the historic final after edging past France 6-5 on...

Morocco beat France on penalties to reach U-20 World Cup final

Morocco held their nerve to beat France on penalties and reach the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a gripping 1-1 draw that lasted 120 minutes at the Elías Figueroa Brande Stadium. The North Africans won the shootout 6–5 on Wednesday and...

Morocco down France, to face Argentina in U20 World Cup final

Baku, October 16, AZERTAC Third-string goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco defeated France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first...

Morocco make history as third African nation to reach FIFA U20 World Cup final

By: Kwame Bediako Morocco has made history by becoming only the third African country to reach the final of the FIFA U20 World Cup. The young Atlas Lions achieved this milestone after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over France on Wednesday,...

Morocco Vs France, FIFA U-20 World Cup SF: Mesbahi’s Heroics Send Atlas Cubs To Historic Final

Football Morocco edged past France 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time to reach their first FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 final, where they will face Argentina. Yassir Zabiri’s early penalty, which clipped the post and...

Morocco beats Congo to set new unbeaten record with 16 consecutive matches

Morocco extended its historic unbeaten streak to 16 matches, surpassing Spain’s 2013 record, after a 1–0 victory over Congo-Brazzaville on Tuesday night in Rabat. The Atlas Lions, led by an inspired Achraf Hakimi and a decisive Youssef En-Nesyri,...

A record-breaking Morocco

Morocco has completed the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase with a flawless record. The team led by Walid Regragui has achieved 16 consecutive victories with its latest winning streak, setting a true sporting milestone for the North African team....

Morocco’s housing aid program attracts over 166,000 applicants, mostly youth and women

Morocco’s direct housing support program (2024–2029), launched under royal directives, has received over 166,000 applications, with youth and women making up the majority of beneficiaries, Housing Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri said Tuesday....

Morocco to launch SME support system from Errachidia to promote regional fairness

Morocco will launch its new support system for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the coming days, starting from Errachidia, in what officials call a symbolic step toward promoting territorial equity, said Investment Minister Delegate...

Morocco maintains current voting system despite party reform demands

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has opted to maintain the current electoral system for the 2026 legislative elections, resisting calls from several political parties to revise the voting framework, redraw constituencies, and introduce stricter...

Morocco’s transport minister launches 2025 integration program for new recruits

Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh inaugurated on Tuesday the 2025 New Recruits Integration Program (PINR 2025), a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening public service skills and embedding young civil servants into Morocco’s...

Moroccan farmers brace for difficult season as rains delay and dam reserves fall to 32 percent

orocco’s farmers are growing increasingly anxious as delayed autumn rains and shrinking water reserves threaten to disrupt the new agricultural season, raising fears of another year of drought-driven hardship. The Ministry of Equipment and Water...

LSEZA Updates Moroccan Envoy on Liberia's Investment Potential

The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has underscored Liberia’s investment potential to the Kingdom of Morocco during a high-level engagement aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and attracting foreign investment. On Wednesday,...

HRW condemns Morocco security forces’ violent response to youth-led protests

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday condemned the excessive use of force by Moroccan security forces to disperse protesters, raising concerns over human rights violations during mass youth-led demonstrations demanding sweeping reforms to public...

Lavrov to hold talks with visiting Moroccan counterpart

MOSCOW, October 16. /TASS/. The situation in the Middle East and bilateral cooperation are expected to be the focus of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s talks with his visiting Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. Along with the prospects...

U-20 World Cup: Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to book final spot against Morocco

Argentina and Morocco are set for the final clash of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after the Albicelestes edged Colombia 1–0 in their semi-final game on Thursday. Argentina’s victory is thanks to Mateo Silvetti’s 74th-minute goal and a crucial red...

Morocco’s advertising sector seeks global partnerships ahead of 2030 events

HESPRESS English – Morocco News General Hespress ENWednesday 15 October 2025 - 21:57 Morocco’s advertising industry took a step toward deeper international collaboration as the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) hosted a...

Morocco beats France on penalties to reach U20 World Cup final

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENWednesday 15 October 2025 - 23:59 Morocco’s under-20 team reached the FIFA U20 World Cup final in Chile after a dramatic 5–4 penalty shootout victory over France on Wednesday, marking a historic...

Cross-Border Payments Startup Grey Targets $64B North Africa Market With Morocco And Egypt Launch

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Y Combinator-backed fintech expands into the region as remittances surge and launches Dirham and Egyptian pound payouts to serve North Africa's growing digital economy. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Y...