Morocco has made history at the FIFA U17 World Cup after crushing New Caledonia 16–0 in their Group B encounter on Sunday — the largest victory ever recorded in the tournament’s history.
The result eclipsed the previous record set by Spain’s 13–0 win over New Zealand, showcasing Morocco’s attacking brilliance and determination to stay in contention for a knockout-stage spot.
Gossip News Now reports that Abdelali Eddaoudi was the star of the match, scoring twice in the first half and earning the Player of the Match award for his commanding display.
From the onset, the Young Atlas Lions dominated proceedings, relentlessly pressing the New Caledonian defense and converting nearly every chance that came their way.
New Caledonia Reduced to Nine Men Under Relentless Pressure
The Oceania representatives endured a nightmare evening, struggling to cope with Morocco’s high tempo and tactical precision. Their woes deepened when Typhan Dreuko and Jean Canehmez were both sent off before halftime for dangerous challenges, leaving the team with only nine players.
Morocco’s Ruthless Finishing Seals Historic Win
With numerical advantage and complete control of the game, Morocco showed no mercy, scoring at will throughout the match.
Goals poured in from Oualid Ibn Salah, Ziyad Baha, Nahel Haddani, Ismail El Aoud, Abdelali Eddaoudi, and Abdellah Ouazane, each netting twice to compound New Caledonia’s misery.
The record-breaking performance kept the scoreboard ticking until the final whistle, cementing Morocco’s name in tournament history.
Despite the emphatic triumph, Morocco finished third in Group B, behind Japan and Portugal. The team will now wait for results from other groups to determine if they advance to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
