U17 World Cup – Qatar 2025: The Atlas Cubs Ready to Challenge Japan
The moment has come for the Moroccan U17 national team to embark on their World Cup journey. Led by coach Nabil Baha, the young Atlas Cubs will begin their campaign at the FIFA U17 World Cup this Monday with a crucial opening match against Japan, marking the start of Group B.
The match is scheduled for 14:30 (French time) at Aspire Academy Pitch No. 1. On the eve of the tournament, the team completed its final training session on Sunday, November 2, on the auxiliary pitch No. 2, focusing on maintaining concentration and fine-tuning tactical details.
Nabil Baha and his technical staff used this last session to polish the final details before facing a Japanese side renowned for its speed and tactical discipline.
After several weeks of intensive preparation, Morocco’s U17 squad enters the competition with strong ambitions. As African champions, the young Cubs aim to emulate their senior counterparts, who were recently crowned U20 world champions.
Author Summary
The Moroccan U17 team, guided by Nabil Baha, begins its FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar against Japan, armed with solid preparation and reigning African champion status.