2025 FIFA U17 World Cup: Atlas Lion Cubs ready for a historic showdown against Brazil
After their heroic qualification for the Round of 16, the Morocco U17 squad is preparing for one of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament as they face Brazil with a place in the semi-finals at stake. The decisive match will take place on Friday, November 21, on Pitch 7 of the Aspire Zone in Doha and will be closely followed across the Kingdom.
Coached by Nabil Baha, the Moroccan team carries strong ambitions. Despite a difficult start to the tournament marked by two defeats against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6), the young Atlas Lions showed remarkable character. They bounced back spectacularly with a 16-0 win over New Caledonia, before eliminating the United States (1-1, 4-3 on penalties) in the Round of 32, and Mali (3-2) in the Round of 16.
This positive momentum, driven by a talented and resilient generation, gives Morocco a genuine opportunity to write a new chapter in national football history.
A formidable opponent
The Brazil U17 national team arrives with an almost flawless record. After topping their group with 7 points, they went on to eliminate Paraguay in the Round of 32 and France in the Round of 16 after a tense penalty shootout.
Fully aware of the challenge ahead, Nabil Baha praised the strength of the opposition: “Brazil is a great team with exceptional individual qualities.” However, the Moroccan coach remains confident: “We have a talented group capable of creating the surprise.”
A date with history
Reigning African champions, the Atlas Lion Cubs enter this quarter-final with a clear objective: continue their remarkable run and offer Moroccan football another unforgettable moment. The match will be officiated by Italian referee Andrea Colombo, who already supervised Morocco vs Japan during the group stage. The winner will face, on Monday, November 24, the victor of Portugal vs Switzerland.
Match Broadcast
Morocco vs Brazil, 4:45 p.m. (GMT+1) on Arryadia TNT, beIN Sports, FIFA+
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv
