Morocco’s Starting XI Revealed for U17 World Cup Clash with USA
The U17 World Cup clash between Morocco and the United States is set for Friday, November 14, 2025. This round of 16 match will kick off at 3:45 p.m. GMT on Pitch 7 at Aspire Zone in Doha.
Morocco’s Journey to the Round of 16
Morocco’s U17 team faced significant struggles early in the tournament. They recorded defeats against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6). After these setbacks, the team was close to elimination but made a remarkable comeback against New Caledonia. In this match, Morocco achieved a historic victory, winning 16-0, which greatly improved their goal difference. This win secured their advancement as one of the top eight third-placed teams from the group stages.
Challenges Ahead: Facing the United States
Morocco now faces a formidable opponent. The United States U17 team showcased an impressive performance in Group I, achieving three consecutive victories. They defeated Burkina Faso (1-0), Tajikistan (2-1), and the Czech Republic (1-0), entering the knockout stage with a flawless record.
Key Players for Morocco
In light of their previous performance, Morocco’s coach Nabil Baha will rely on his key players for the upcoming match. The four players who made a significant impact by scoring two goals each against New Caledonia—Oualid Ibn Salah, Haddani, Abdelali Eddaoudi, and Ismail El Aoud—are expected to be integral to the starting lineup.
Morocco’s Probable Starting XI
Based on the latest insights, Morocco’s probable starting eleven for the match against the United States is as follows:
- Bellaarouch
- El Arbaoui
- Hidaoui
- Soukrat
- Bouhaddi
- Saïdi
- Ibn Salah
- El Aoud
- Mouhoub
- Eddaoudi
- Haddani
Notably absent from the roster are Ziyad Baha and Abdellah Ouazane, who will not feature in this crucial match.
As the match approaches, both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths, making this a highly anticipated showdown in the U17 World Cup.
