In a landmark achievement, Morocco’s U-17 national team delivered a staggering 16-0 win over New Caledonia during the final Group B match at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. This victory marks the largest margin in the history of any FIFA World Cup tournament across all age groups and genders.
The match, held in Al Rayyan, saw Morocco dominate from the outset. New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, faced significant challenges, including two red cards within the first 31 minutes, reducing them to nine players. Morocco capitalized on this advantage, registering an extraordinary 79 shots and achieving an expected goals (xG) value of 10.
Prior to this match, Morocco had suffered defeats against Japan (2-0) and Portugal (6-0). The emphatic win over New Caledonia elevated Morocco to third place in Group B, with three points and a +8 goal difference, enhancing their prospects of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
Historical Context
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