U17 World Cup: Japan vs Morocco Preview
Today, Japan faces Morocco in the opening match of Group B at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Doha, Qatar. The match will be held at Aspire Zone – Pitch 5 stadium with Andrea Colombo from Italy as the referee.
Match Details
- Competition: 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, Group B, Matchday 1
- Venue: Aspire Zone – Pitch 5 stadium, Doha, Qatar
- Referee: Andrea Colombo (Italy)
- How to Watch: Arriyadia TNT, FIFA+
Team Form and Background
Morocco, coached by Nabil Baha, aims to begin the tournament strongly following their triumph at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. They come into this game undefeated in their preparation matches, winning 2-0 against Switzerland and 4-3 versus Uzbekistan.
Japan recently defeated Australia 4-0 in preparation for the tournament. Their historical best at the U17 World Cup includes reaching the quarterfinals in both 1993 and 2011.
Key Players to Watch
Japan
- Maki Kitahara (FC Tokyo): Midfielder known for his attacking play and perceptive passing.
- Hiroto Asada (Yokohama F. Marinos): Expected Japan’s main attacking threat, scoring against Morocco in their last meeting in June.
Morocco
- Abdellah Ouazzane (Ajax Youth): Midfielder with a strong performance in the U17 AFCON.
- Ziyad Baha (Calavera CF U19): Leading Morocco’s attack in this game.
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Morocco’s best U17 World Cup achievement was reaching the quarter-finals in 2023.
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