Osama Nabih’s side eliminated on goal difference as Africa’s trio Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria progressEgypt's World Cup Dream Ends in Pain, as Africa's Other Giants March on to the Knockouts...
Osama Nabih’s side eliminated on goal difference as Africa’s trio Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria progress
Egypt's World Cup Dream Ends in Pain, as Africa's Other Giants March on to the Knockouts
Egypt’s U20 team saw their FIFA U20 World cup campaign end in heartbreak after finishing outside the top 4 among 3rd placed teams despite dramatic 2 - 1 win over hosts Chile on Sunday.
Late drama not enough to save Egypt’s hopes
The Young Pharaohs delivered spirited display in their final Group D match sealing victory in the dying seconds to leapfrog New Zealand into 3rd place behind Chile & Japan.
However the result wasn’t enough. Egypt needed other group outcomes to go their way but wins for Spain, Australia and France in their respective groups saw Osama Nabih’s team drop to 6th in the third place ranking ending their knockout stage hopes.
🌍 Africa’s representatives at the FIFA U20 World Cup after the group stages:
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 6, 2025
🇲🇦 Morocco — Qualified ✅
🇿🇦 South Africa — Qualified ✅
🇳🇬 Nigeria — Qualified ✅
🇪🇬 Egypt — Eliminated ❌
Africa showed great fighting spirit on the global stage! 👏
Proud moments for Morocco,… pic.twitter.com/uxELtrzGTt
Egypt collected three points from their 3 match .. losing 2-0 to Japan, 2-1 to New Zealand and defeating Chile 2-1.
Their goal difference of -2 with 3 goal scored, placed them just behind Australia (-2 but with 4 goal).
It marks Egypt’s 4th early exit from the tournament after similar group stage eliminations in 1991, 2005 and 2013. Their best achievement remains third place in 2001 under coach Shawky Gharib.
🚨 OFFICIEL : Le Nigéria 🇳🇬 se 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘 en 1/8e de la Coupe du Monde U20 ! 🌍🏆 pic.twitter.com/tm9WmdGRRc
— 🏆 Actu Foot Afrique (@ActuFootAfrique) October 6, 2025
Africa’s trio march on
While Egypt bowed out, Africa will still be strongly represented in the knockout stage, with Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria all advancing to the Round of 16.
The next fixtures are set as follows:
🌍 FIFA U20 World Cup – Round of 16: Africa’s representatives face tough battles ahead!
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 6, 2025
• 🇲🇦 Morocco v 🇰🇷 South Korea
• 🇿🇦 South Africa v 🇨🇴 Colombia
• 🇳🇬 Nigeria v 🇦🇷 Argentina
Africa’s hope is alive! Wishing Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria the very best as they fight to… pic.twitter.com/shjN8HTR2q
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