The 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup knockout stage throws up an intriguing Round of 16 clash as Morocco and South Korea battle to keep their tournament dreams alive at Estadio El Teniente. The stakes couldn't be higher—victory here books a coveted quarter-final berth against the winner of United States vs Italy, while defeat means packing bags and heading home.
Morocco have been one of the surprise packages of this year’s competition, storming to the top of Group C with two wins and one loss—edging out Mexico by a single point. Returning to the U20 World Cup stage for the first time since 2005, the North Africans made their presence felt early with a statement 2-0 triumph over Spain, followed by a gutsy 2-1 win over Brazil. Even a narrow defeat to Mexico on matchday three couldn’t stop them from clinching top spot, underlining their blend of grit and flair.
Meanwhile, South Korea, semifinalists in 2023, have looked a shadow of their former selves this time around. The young Taeguk Warriors stumbled out of Group B in second place with four points (W1, D1, L1), relying on tiebreakers to squeeze through. After a 2-1 opening loss to Ukraine and a frustrating goalless draw with Paraguay, a nervy 2-1 win over Panama barely steadied the ship.
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Morocco U20 vs South Korea U20 kick-off time
The World Cup U20 match between Morocco U20 and South Korea U20 will be played at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile.
It will kick off at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, October 9, in the US.
Team news & squads
Morocco U20 vs South Korea U20 lineups
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MARInjuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Morocco U20 team news
Morocco suffered a slender 1-0 setback against Mexico in Valparaíso on Saturday, yet the defeat did little to dampen spirits as the young Atlas Cubs still marched into the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 knockout rounds as Group C winners.
The North Africans have been one of the standout stories of the tournament, blending tactical maturity with flashes of artistry that echo the nation's broader footballing revival. Their organizsation, confidence, and composure on the ball have made them a joy to watch, and a nightmare to break down.
With qualification already in the bag, head coach Mohamed Ouahbi took the opportunity to shuffle his deck, resting several key starters and giving fringe players valuable minutes.
South Korea U20 team news
South Korea has long been a heavyweight at the U-20 World Cup stage, boasting an impressive recent pedigree. From a Round of 16 appearance in 2017 to a historic run to the final in 2019, led by the unforgettable Lee Kang-in generation, and a fourth-place finish in 2023 behind stars like Kim Ji-soo and Bae Joon-ho, the young Taeguk Warriors have made a habit of going deep in this competition. That rich track record earned them a top seed this time around and, on paper, a group that looked more than manageable.
However, this year’s campaign hasn’t exactly gone to script. The Koreans had to sneak through as the third-placed team in Group B, grinding out a win against Panama, sharing the spoils with Paraguay, and suffering a setback versus Ukraine. True to their DNA, though, they've maintained a structure built on grit, disciplined defending, sharp transitions, and an ability to turn scraps into scoring chances.
The standout so far has been Kim Myung-jun, the fearless forward who thrives under pressure. His solo strike against Ukraine showcased his raw pace and confidence, while his pinpoint assist in the Panama win underlined his composure in the final third.
Form
MAR-Form
MARMexico U20
1
-
0
Morocco U20
L
Brazil U20
1
-
2
Morocco U20
W
Morocco U20
2
-
0
Spain U20
W
South Africa U20
1
-
0
Morocco U20
L
Morocco U20
1
-
0
Egypt U20
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
KOR-Form
KORPanama U20
1
-
2
South Korea U20
W
South Korea U20
0
-
0
Paraguay U20
D
South Korea U20
1
-
2
Ukraine U20
L
Saudi Arabia U20
0
-
0
South Korea U20
L
South Korea U20
3
-
3
Uzbekistan U20
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5