Morocco U17 face USA in round of 32 clash at U17 World Cup

Morocco’s under-17 national team will take on the United States in the round of 32 of the U17 World Cup on Friday at Pitch 7 in Doha’s Aspire Zone.

Kick-off is set for 4:45 PM GMT+1, and the Atlas Lions aim to build on their record-breaking 16-0 victory over New Caledonia.

The Atlas Lions enter this knockout stage with renewed confidence after a turbulent group phase that included defeats against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6).

Coach Nabil Baha emphasized the fresh start for Morocco: “It’s a new tournament that begins with the round of 16.

There are only strong teams like the United States, but they remain an opponent like any other.”

Morocco’s players carry momentum from their emphatic win against New Caledonia. Forward Wassim Dardake explained, “That victory boosted morale and confidence across the squad.

We are preparing under the best conditions to achieve a good result against the United States.”

The team has focused on a balanced approach, combining disciplined defense with dynamic attacking play to challenge one of the tournament’s most consistent sides.

The United States topped their group with three consecutive wins, led by midfielder Cavan Sullivan.

Sullivan scored in matches against Burkina Faso (1-0) and Tajikistan (2-1) and earned man-of-the-match honors against the Czech Republic (1-0).

His ability to control the midfield and finish key chances will be central to the US strategy as they seek to advance to the round of 16.

The Morocco vs USA U17 match will broadcast live on Arryadia TNT, beIN Sports Xtra 1 HD, and the FIFA+ platform, offering fans across the globe an opportunity to follow this high-stakes encounter.

Both sides now focus on execution and composure, knowing that a single victory determines who progresses further in the World Cup.