A Win May Not Be Enough: Morocco Awaits Favorable Results as U17 World Cup Fate Hangs in Balance

Morocco's U17 national team will play their final group stage match against New Caledonia this Sunday. A victory is imperative to maintain any mathematical hope of qualifying for the next round of the World Cup, currently being held in Qatar.

However, even if the "Lion Cubs" secure three points, their fate will not be entirely in their own hands. Qualification hinges on the results of other group matches, particularly Group C, which includes the UAE, Costa Rica, Croatia, and Senegal.

In this complex group, Croatia and Senegal each have four points, while the UAE and Costa Rica have just one point apiece. A win for either of the one-point teams would raise their tally to four points, effectively surpassing Morocco, who would only reach three points even with a victory today.

Moroccan fans are also closely watching the match between Qatar and Bolivia. A win for Al-Annabi (Qatar) would also bring their total to four points, almost extinguishing Morocco's last hopes of qualification.

Simply put, the Moroccan team needs more than just a win; they require "favorable" results from other groups to avoid an early exit from the World Cup.