U17 World Cup: Mali Shines, Morocco and Senegal Set to Play Thursday
The FIFA U-17 World Cup opened in Qatar with an expanded format featuring 48 teams. African squads made a strong impact from the start, showcasing the continent's rising football talent.
Mali's Impressive Start
Mali stunned the competition by defeating New Zealand 3-0 in Group L. The goals came from Seydou Dembele, Zoumana Ballo, and Raymond Bomba, marking a spectacular debut for the team.
Other African Teams’ Performances
- Egypt opened their campaign with a commanding 4-1 win over Haiti in Group E, highlighted by a brace from Belal Attia.
- Zambia triumphed 3-1 against Indonesia in Group H.
- Ivory Coast faced a tough start, losing 4-1 to Switzerland in Group F.
Upcoming Matches for African Teams
On Thursday, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Senegal are scheduled to play. These teams aim either to impress in their opening games or recover from earlier setbacks.
Significance of the Tournament
This 2025 U-17 World Cup features 48 nations, including 10 from Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in youth football globally.
"This 2025 edition of the U-17 World Cup features 48 teams, including 10 from Africa, demonstrating the vitality of African youth football on the world stage."
Author’s summary: African teams started the 2025 U-17 World Cup in Qatar with strong performances, highlighting the continent’s emerging football talent and promising upcoming matches.
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