Morocco has rewritten FIFA U17 World Cup history with a stunning 16-0 victory over New Caledonia, smashing Spain’s previous record of 13-0 set against New Zealand. The dominant Group B performance keeps Morocco’s knockout stage hopes alive.
From kickoff, Morocco overwhelmed New Caledonia with relentless attacking play. The Oceania side struggled defensively throughout the match. Their situation worsened drastically when they received two red cards before halftime.
Red Cards Compound New Caledonia’s Woes
Typhan Dreuko and Jean Canehmez were both dismissed for dangerous challenges. This left New Caledonia with only nine players to face Morocco’s offensive onslaught.
Historic Goal Frenzy
Moroccan attackers capitalized mercilessly on their numerical advantage. Oualid Ibn Salah, Ziyad Baha, Nahel Haddani, Ismail El Aoud, Abdelali Eddaoudi, and Abdellah Ouazane each scored braces in the record demolition.
Knockout Qualification Hopes
Despite this historic win, Morocco finished third in Group B behind Japan and Portugal. Their progression now depends on other group results determining the best third-placed teams for the Round of 32.
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