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Morocco's U17 National Team Prepares for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

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In the lead-up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, met with the players and coaches of Morocco's U17 national team. This gathering was a clear indication of the FRMF's commitment to supporting the country's emerging talent. The U17 team is motivated by the success of the U-20 national team, who recently won the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the first Arab nation to achieve this feat at that level.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), met with the players and coaches of Morocco's U17 national team to boost their morale and motivation before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
  • The U17 team is drawing inspiration from the massive success of Morocco's U-20 team, who won the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, marking a historic achievement for an Arab nation.
  • Lekjaa encouraged the U17 players to aim high and give it their all on the pitch, building on the momentum generated by their senior counterparts.
  • The final squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 was announced on October 20, 2025, featuring a mix of experienced and new talent.
  • The U17 team has been training in Dakar, Senegal, and has played friendly matches against Senegal's U-17 team.
  • Morocco has been drawn into Group B for the tournament, alongside Japan, New Caledonia, and Portugal, with crucial group stage fixtures on November 3, 6, and 9, 2025.
  • The Mohammed VI Football Academy has contributed to the Development of the U17 players, along with other young players being scouted from various clubs.

Statistics:

  • The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is scheduled to take place from November 3 to 27, 2025.
  • The U17 team will play against Japan, New Caledonia, and Portugal in the group stage.
  • Morocco's U-20 national team became the first Arab nation to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
  • The final squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 was announced on October 20, 2025.
  • Morocco has been training in Dakar, Senegal, prior to the tournament.

Sources:

  • Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF)
  • FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 official schedule and fixtures

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