The FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, running from September 27 to October 19, has reached its semifinals on October 15 with two thrilling matchups: Morocco vs. France in Valparaíso and Argentina vs. Colombia in Santiago. This edition, the second hosted by Chile after 1987, features 24 teams across four venues (Santiago, Valparaíso, Talca, and Rancagua), standing out for its intensity and the emergence of future stars. Up to the quarterfinals, 48 matches have produced 143 goals at an average of 2.98 per game, slightly exceeding previous tournaments. Attendance has been strong, averaging 9,795 spectators per match with a cumulative total of 460,367 through October 12, including a peak of 45,547 at the opener between Chile and New Zealand. In the first semifinal, Morocco faces France at the Elías Figueroa Brander Stadium at 17:00 Chilean time (UTC-3), echoing their Qatar 2022 World Cup semifinal clash. Morocco, unbeaten in the tournament, advanced with a 3-1 quarterfinal win over the United States in Rancagua (10,742 attendees), showcasing defensive solidity by conceding just three goals overall. They topped their group stage and dispatched opponents in the round of 16. France arrives after a 2-1 victory against Norway in the quarters, maintaining a steady path with a focus on their young attacking talents and midfield depth from top European academies. The second semifinal pits Argentina against Colombia at the National Stadium at 20:00, a heated South American rivalry where Colombia has won five of the last 20 encounters. Argentina holds a perfect record (five wins in five matches), coming off a 4-0 thrashing of Nigeria in the quarters and a prior round-of-16 defeat of Mexico, blending offensive flair with an airtight defense under coach Diego Placente. Colombia progressed via an epic 3-2 comeback against Spain in the quarters in Talca, after eliminating South Africa 3-1 in the round of 16, demonstrating resilience and lethal counterattacks. Breaking down the teams, Morocco excels in tactical organization and quick transitions, led by forward Soufiane Rahimi, while France relies on European squad depth and creativity for possession dominance but remains susceptible to counters. Argentina shines with balance, featuring tournament top scorer Alejo Sarco (five goals), representing a golden generation chasing a seventh title. Colombia, in its strongest run in 20 years, impresses with intensity and feats like Néiser Villarreal’s hat-trick versus Spain, though it needs defensive consistency to challenge the favorites. The tournament has made a global impact with innovations like Football Video Support and over 500 million social media impressions. Today’s winners advance to the October 19 final in Santiago, while losers play for third place. With 54 appointed referees and a youth development focus, Chile 2025 crowns a champion and boosts grassroots football, highlighted by Morocco’s stingiest defense (three goals conceded) and Argentina’s attacking prowess.2.2sFast