Rabat – Morocco now knows its path in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The national team was drawn into Group A alongside Brazil, Italy, and Costa Rica, following Wednesday’s official ceremony at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamora.
This will be a historic edition of the tournament for Morocco and the competition itself. For the first time, 24 teams will take part, a major leap from the 16 that featured in previous years.
The expansion adds new weight to Morocco’s role as host and places the country at the heart of one of women’s football´s most anticipated youth tournaments.
Rabat will host the games between October 17 and November 8. But the spotlight on Morocco will extend well beyond a single edition.
The country has committed to hosting the next four tournaments through 2029, a rare move that shows confidence from FIFA and a local push to build a future for women’s football.
The national U-17 team has already shown signs of readiness. In their most recent friendly match on June 3, the young squad overcame South Korea with a 4-2 win at the same Mohammed VI complex.
As hosts, Morocco will open the tournament and carry the expectations of a growing fanbase.
With giants like Brazil and Italy in their group, the road ahead will not be easy. But the team has something to prove, and a generation of players eager to leave a mark.
Morocco is also set to co-host the men’s FIFA World Cup in 2030 alongside Spain and Portugal, a huge and historic deal for the country.
