Morocco U17s Set for Canada and Japan Tests in Spain
Morocco’s under-17 side will take on Canada and Japan in two friendly matches next week as part of preparations for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
The Atlas Cubs face Canada on Tuesday, June 3 at 4 p.m. (Moroccan time), before meeting Japan three days later on Friday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Both fixtures will be held in Alicante, Spain.
The friendlies are part of the national team’s build-up to the World Cup, which runs from 3 to 27 November. Morocco were drawn in Group B alongside Japan, New Caledonia and Portugal.
Speaking at a conference in Marrakech on Wednesday, head coach Nabil Baha said Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup was an opportunity to unite the country and inspire a winning mentality.
“Hosting the tournament alongside Spain and Portugal is a chance to celebrate our culture and push for more success,” Baha said.
He also pointed to recent progress at the youth level, including the U-17s’ AFCON performance, the U-20s’ World Cup qualification, and the U-23s’ place at the Paris Olympics.
“Morocco now enters every competition to win,” Baha added. “Our aim is clear – to fly the Moroccan flag high on every world stage.”
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