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Morocco’s probable lineup against Spain

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Morocco kicks off their campaign in the U20 World Cup on Sunday, September 28, facing Spain in Group C action.

This Afro-European derby will take place at the Estadio Nacional de Santiago, with kick-off set for 8:00 PM GMT.

It is expected that the “Lion Cubs” manager, Mohamed Ouahbi, will trust a starting lineup featuring: Yanis Benchaouch, Ali Maamar, Hamza Koutoune, Ismaël Baouf, Smail Bakhty, Hossam Essadak, Yassine Khalifi, Saad El Haddad, Othmane Maamma, Younes El Bahraoui, and Mohammed Hamony.

The African representatives will rely on their talented young stars playing in Europe to secure all three points in the tournament opener, though their mission will be anything but easy against a Spanish side packed with quality players.

Morocco’s group stage schedule at the U20 World Cup:

Morocco U20 vs Spain U20

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM GMT

Stadium: Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago

Brazil U20 vs Morocco U20

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Time: 11:00 PM GMT

Stadium: Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago

Mexico U20 vs Morocco U20

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM GMT