Morocco vs. Mali: Fiery African Clash for U17 World Cup Quarter-Final Spot

The Moroccan U17 national team is preparing for a tough encounter against their Malian counterparts today in the Round of 16 of the U17 World Cup. "The Cubs" aim to continue their impressive run in the tournament. The national team enters this match with high morale after qualifying from the previous round. Under the guidance of Nabil Baha, the technical staff focused on physical readiness and tactical discipline during recent training sessions, while also addressing some issues observed in the match against the United States.

The clash against Mali is considered one of the team's toughest tests in this World Cup, given the opponent's strength, their players' intensity, and their physical resilience.

The national squad seeks to replicate their performance from the previous two matches and deliver a strong showing that will lead them to the quarter-finals, marking another step towards achieving a historic accomplishment.

The match is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Pitch No. 7 in Aspire Academy, starting at 16:45 Moroccan time (GMT+1).