Gessime Yassine Experiences a Dreamlike Reality After the U20 World Cup

During the U20 World Cup, Morocco surprised many. With a talented generation, few expected the young Lions of the Atlas to win the U20 World Cup. However, after an exceptional journey where Morocco eliminated the United States and France before defeating Argentina in the final, they achieved this remarkable feat. Gessime Yassine stood out with his impressive performance throughout the tournament.

In an interview with La Provence, the winger from USL Dunkerque shared that he was not prepared for the overwhelming support upon returning to Morocco: “When I was at the World Cup, I didn’t think there would be this excitement. I figured not many Moroccans would watch the competition. But honestly, when we returned to Morocco, there must have been 10,000 to 15,000 people in Rabat. It was truly incredible. Everyone was behind us. They knew our first names and last names.”