U17 World Cup: Japan vs Morocco Preview
Today marks the opening match of Group B in the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup held in Doha, Qatar, where Japan faces Morocco at Aspire Zone – Pitch 5. Both teams aim to establish momentum early in the tournament.
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+
Japan Team Overview
Japan recently secured a strong 4-0 victory against Australia in their warm-up matches. They have previously reached the quarterfinals in 1993 and 2011, which remains their best performance at the U17 World Cup.
Key players include midfielder Maki Kitahara from FC Tokyo, renowned for his attacking skills and vision, and forward Hiroto Asada of Yokohama F. Marinos, who scored against Morocco in their last encounter in June.
Morocco Team Overview
Morocco's U-17 squad enters this match on the back of solid preparation wins, defeating Switzerland 2-0 and Uzbekistan 4-3. Their best World Cup run was last year in 2023 when they also reached the quarter-finals.
Players to watch are midfielder Abdellah Ouazzane (Ajax Youth), who shone during the U17 AFCON, and striker Ziyad Baha (Calavera CF U19), expected to spearhead Morocco's attack.
Équipe du Maroc (@equipedumaroc)
Author's summary: Japan and Morocco open their 2025 U17 World Cup campaign today, both bringing strong squads with key players poised to impact the Group B opener in Qatar.
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