Reading of a unique moment in Morocco
- In sport: global acclaim and a royal reception
- Demanding constitutional rights: from protest to real political participation
- Linking sporting achievement and political change: challenging the impossible
- Conclusion: From victory on the sports field to change in the political arena
In the space of a week, Morocco has painted two eloquent pictures of its dynamism; the first in the sporting arena, where the ‘Atlas Cubs’ achieved a historic milestone by winning the Under-20 World Cup in Chile, and the second on the social stage, where Generation Z emerged as a major player demanding its rights.
In sport: global acclaim and a royal reception
The Moroccan youth team wrote a new chapter in the annals of Arab football after their thrilling victory over Argentina in the final. This achievement was no accident, but the result of a royal vision that invested in the development of sport through top-level academies such as the Mohammed VI Football Academy.
The reception presided over by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan for the winning team at the Royal Palace in Rabat was not only a sporting tribute, but also a reaffirmation of the monarchy's support for young people and their achievements. This image — that of the Crown Prince with the young champions — exemplifies a model of positive relations between leadership and youth.
Demanding constitutional rights: from protest to real political participation
The demand for fundamental constitutional rights such as ‘education, health and the fight against corruption’ is an urgent necessity that Moroccan youth must champion. Generation Z has demonstrated a deep awareness of these priorities, transforming their protests from mere reactions to concrete demands arising from everyday reality.
In this context, the statement by the Council of Ministers announcing 75% support for youth election campaigns represents a practical step towards encouraging their participation in political life.
This initiative constitutes a historic opportunity for young people to change reality from within institutions, rather than settling for protesting from outside.
Linking sporting achievement and political change: challenging the impossible
The youth team offers an inspiring model for Moroccan youth on how to defy expectations and achieve the impossible. Just as the ‘Cubs’ defeated world powers such as France, Argentina, Spain and Brazil — against all odds — young Moroccans can achieve the same feat in the political arena.
The belief in the power of change, hard work, discipline and strategic vision that led the team to the world title are the same tools that young people need to achieve the desired change in the political sphere.
Conclusion: From victory on the sports field to change in the political arena
This historic moment calls for a radical change in the mindset of Moroccan youth. Just as the ‘Cubs’ wrote a new chapter in Moroccan football history, Generation Z can write a new page for Moroccan politics.
The choice is in the hands of Morocco's youth: either they are inspired by the spirit of defiance and determination shown by the national team and become actively involved in the political process through elections and constitutional institutions, or they remain on the sidelines waiting for change to come from others.
The announced government support (75% of campaign costs) places a greater responsibility on young people today than ever before. Morocco needs the same determination that won the World Cup, but this time in the field of politics and state-building. The future begins today, and young people are its protagonists.