Morocco smash U-17 World Cup record with 16-0 win. Image credit: CAF
(The Post News) – Morocco’s Under-17 national team lit up the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a jaw-dropping 16–0 demolition of New Caledonia, a result that instantly turned global attention toward the young Atlas Lions.
What many expected to be a balanced group encounter quickly transformed into a one-sided showcase of pace, power, and precision as Morocco stamped their authority on the tournament in unforgettable fashion.
From the opening whistle, Morocco played with clarity and aggression. Their high press suffocated New Caledonia’s attempts to build from the back, forcing mistakes and creating wave after wave of scoring opportunities. The midfield ran the show, firing dangerous passes between defenders and launching rapid attacks that kept the opposition pinned deep in their own half. Morocco’s buildup play looked rehearsed and assured a sign of their growing maturity on the international stage.
As the goals piled up, Morocco refused to slow down. Their attacking force showed no mercy, converting chances with a clinical edge rarely seen in youth football. The connection between the forward line and supporting players created constant chaos in the box, eventually breaking both the scoreboard and New Caledonia’s defensive structure. Every attempt carried conviction, and every celebration reflected a team determined to prove they belong among the world’s best at this level.
Morocco’s captain Hamza Bouhaddi said the performance reflected a reset after two early defeats.
“We’re delighted with this win and the spirit we showed today. This is our true level. We lost the first two matches, but we tried to put that behind us and we approached today’s game as if it were our first in the tournament,” he said.
Even with such a dominant attack, Morocco did not neglect their defensive duties. The back line and goalkeeper stayed sharp, clearing danger early and maintaining focus to protect the clean sheet. That discipline will matter in the long run, especially as they prepare for tougher opponents with stronger tactical organization and greater attacking threat.
This extraordinary win does more than boost Morocco’s goal difference it cements their presence as a true contender. Their hunger, energy, and confidence represent the evolution of Moroccan football and the success of a youth development system that continues to produce stars capable of shining brightly on the global stage. Morocco’s journey in this tournament has only just begun, but their intentions are already crystal clear: they are here to challenge for the title.
Morocco’s goal Scorers
Bilal Soukrat – 3′
Oualid Ibn Salah – 11′, 18′
Abdelali Eddaoudi – 41′, 42′
Ilyas Hidaoui – 44′
Ziyad Baha – 45+2′, 50′
Zakari El Khalfioui – 49′
Nahel Haddani – 56′, 60′
Abdellah Ouazane – 73′, 90+2′
Ismail El Aoud – 80′, 90′
Own goal: Steevy Andrew (New Caledonia) – 76′
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