Quarter-final World Cup U17: Morocco faces Brazil this Friday in Doha

The Moroccans approach this duel with renewed confidence. Qualified after a hard-fought victory against Mali (3-2) in the round of 16, they wish to confirm the momentum gained during the group stage, marked by a historic victory against New Caledonia (16-0). The stated will is clear: to continue an already remarkable run and do everything to bring the title back to Morocco.

Coach Nabil Baha appears serene, stating that his squad has "quality" and players "capable of making the difference", while acknowledging the status of the Seleção. For his part, player Ismail Al Aoud assured that the team will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent to secure qualification, stating that the group will spare "no effort".

A Brazilian opponent miraculously qualified against France

Today’s opponent, however, has come a long way. Brazil qualified painfully against France in the previous round. Trailing 1-0 until the 89th minute, the South American team snatched the equalizer in extremis before winning on penalties (4-3).

Furthermore, the African continent has another representative at this stage of the competition. Burkina Faso validated their ticket by beating Uganda on penalties (5-3) after a draw in regulation time. The Stallions have inherited a high-risk match against Italy, who defeated Uzbekistan.