Morocco U17s Must Win and Hope for Other Results Until Tuesday

Morocco's U17 national team will have to wait until next Tuesday evening to know its fate in the World Cup held in Qatar, despite playing its last group stage match against New Caledonia tomorrow, Sunday.

The "Atlas Cubs" enter the confrontation with the goal of winning and regaining balance after the harsh defeats against Japan (2-0) and Portugal (6-0), but victory alone will not be enough to guarantee qualification for the second round.

Even if they win, the Moroccan team will need to wait for the results of other groups, especially the matches between Saudi Arabia and Mali, and New Zealand and Austria, scheduled for Tuesday, to determine which teams qualify as the best third-placed teams.

The equation is clear: the "Atlas Cubs" must achieve a significant victory that improves their goal difference, then monitor the results of others hoping that the calculations will pave the way to the round of 16.

While the players are under immense pressure after the heavy loss to Portugal, those close to the team confirm that the squad still holds onto hope of ending their campaign with a strong performance and a message of pride for the Moroccan fans who continue to support them despite the disappointing results.