Morocco U17s Target Historic Semi-Final Spot Against Brazil

The Moroccan U17 national team is preparing for a challenging encounter against their Brazilian counterparts today, Friday, in the quarter-finals of the U17 World Cup "Indonesia 2023".

This match is considered a pivotal moment for the "Atlas Cubs," who aspire to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history, following in the footsteps of the Moroccan U20 national team.

The highly anticipated match will take place on Pitch "Beach 7," kicking off at 4:45 PM (16:45 GMT+1). Moroccan fans are showing significant interest, closely following their promising national team's journey.

The officiating team for the match will be led by Italian referee Andrea Colombo, assisted by his compatriots Giuseppe Perotti (Assistant Referee 1) and Giovanni Baccini (Assistant Referee 2). Canadian referee Philip Dujic will serve as the fourth official, with his compatriot Stefan Tanaka-Freundt as the fifth official.

Coach Nabil Baha's players hope to continue their World Cup dream after an exciting run in the tournament held on Indonesian soil, despite the formidable challenge posed by the Brazilian national team.

The Moroccan U17 national team has never before reached the World Cup semi-finals; their best achievement was reaching the quarter-finals in the "Indonesia 2023" edition. Therefore, a victory against Brazil today would cement their place among global football's elite and provide a strong boost for the future of national football at youth levels.