3-1 & 2-1! U-20 World Cup Semifinalists Revealed: USA Eliminated, France and Morocco Advance — Semifinal Matchups Included

On October 13th Beijing time, the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals proceeded with a thrilling night of action. In two key matches, Morocco overcame the USA 3-1, and France eliminated Norway 2-1 in a European derby. Consequently, the semifinalists are confirmed as Argentina, Colombia, Morocco, and France, with South America securing two places as the main beneficiaries!

Morocco versus the USA. Both teams performed strongly in this tournament, each advancing as group winners. Morocco notably triumphed over Spain and Brazil in a tough group and then secured four consecutive wins to reach the quarterfinals. Now, these two powerhouses clashed, with the outcome uncertain. The match started with the USA controlling possession but failing to score. Morocco’s defense and counterattacks were sharp, converting three of their three shots into goals. Ultimately, Morocco won 3-1, extending their winning streak to five and advancing to the semifinals, proudly representing Africa. This marks Morocco’s return to the U-20 World Cup semifinals after 20 years, ending a long wait. It’s clear Morocco has become a global force; their previous World Cup semifinal run was no fluke, and their youth team is equally formidable. Undoubtedly, Morocco is a team capable of shaking up the competition!

France versus Norway. Both European teams, Norway qualified as group leaders while France advanced as third in their group. Their quarterfinal meeting was a European derby. Both sides played well in different halves. France started strongly, bombarding Norway with attacks and scoring twice to take the lead, leaving Norway with few chances. However, the second half saw a shift as Norway fought back fiercely, managing to score once. In the end, France held on to win 2-1, securing the last spot in the semifinals!

With that, the tournament’s semifinalists are confirmed and the matchups set: a South American derby featuring Argentina against Colombia in a fiery battle, and a contrasting duel between France and Morocco. We eagerly await the final showdown—let’s stay tuned!

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