Over the last fifteen years, Morocco has used sports as a key tool in its national policy. This shift started with the 2008 "Assises Nationales du Sport" in Skhirat. There, a Royal Letter described sports as a way to engage youth, build national unity, and drive economic growth. It also aimed to show Morocco as a modern, stable, and influential country worldwide. This plan has led to a string of successes that have changed Morocco's place in global sports. The Atlas Lions made history by reaching the semi-finals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They were the first African and Arab team to do so. This sparked a national realization about the power of sports in geopolitics. Then came the U-23 team's bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Most recently, the U-20 team won the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. They beat Argentina in the final after knocking out powerhouses like Brazil, Spain, France, and the United States. These wins aren't just about sports. They're the result of a long-term plan investing in youth, infrastructure, and institutions, all starting from the Skhirat declaration.