Morocco name Wahib El Antari in squad for Under-17 World Cup

Morocco have included Wahib El Antari, a Moroccan player of Egyptian origin, in their squad for the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.

The tournament will take place from 19 November to 13 December, with 48 national teams competing.

El Antari plays for French club Angers and has been selected by Morocco after representing Egypt’s Under-17 side in July 2025. He is also listed among Morocco’s attacking options alongside Nice forward Wahib El Antari.

Morocco’s squad is managed by former Nantes coach Ahmed Kantari, who will lead the team at the tournament.

The squad also includes Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Adam Mabrouk, Atletico Madrid defender Mohamed Habib and Nice midfielder Nassim Laarej.

Marseille forward Ziad Baha, Valencia striker Ismail El Aoud and Chelsea forward Ibrahim Rabaj have also been selected.

Morocco have been drawn in Group H, where they will face Spain, China and Fiji.

Egypt will also take part in the Under-17 World Cup. They are in Group A alongside hosts Qatar, Panama and Greece.