Morocco’s U20 national team has discovered its opponent in the football semifinal of the 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games, with the Atlas Cubs set to face Algeria in Taranto, Italy.
The North African rivals will meet on Friday, August 28, in a semifinal that promises to be one of the tournament’s most intriguing encounters.
Morocco’s Road to the Semifinals
Morocco booked its place in the final four after finishing second in Group B with four points.
The Atlas Cubs ended the group stage in style, producing an emphatic 5-1 victory over North Macedonia in their final match to secure qualification.
The result provided another boost to a young Moroccan side determined to continue its promising run at the tournament.
Algeria’s Perfect Campaign
Algeria, meanwhile, enters the semifinal with a perfect record.
The Algerian side topped Group A with nine points, recording three consecutive victories to establish itself as one of the tournament’s strongest teams.
That impressive run sets up an exciting battle between two ambitious North African sides, with both now just one victory away from the Mediterranean Games final.
A North African Battle in Taranto
The semifinal will be played at Lacovoni Stadium in Taranto, where Morocco will look to build on its strong finish to the group stage.
For the Atlas Cubs, the challenge is clear: overcome a confident Algerian side and take another major step toward the gold medal.
Two North African rivals.
One place in the final.
Taranto is ready for another unforgettable Morocco–Algeria showdown.