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Join on Telegram The FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup continues this Friday in Morocco where the home team faces Costa Rica in their final Group A match at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.
It’s been a tough tournament for the young Atlas Lionesses, who are fourth in the group after losses to Brazil (3–0) and Italy (3–1). Costa Rica are third with a point after losing to Italy and drawing with Brazil.
This match is of the utmost importance for both teams. In this World Cup the four best third-placed teams of the six groups, get to qualify to the knockout rounds. So this match can or break this tournament.
Match details
- Fixture: Morocco U17 vs Costa Rica U17
- Competition: FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2025 (Group A)
- Date: Thursday, 24 October 2025
- Kick-off: 20h00 GMT+1
How & Where to watch
All matches of the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup are broadcast live and free on FIFA+.
Fans can also follow the game on L’Equipe Live Foot TV.
Morocco U17 team news
Morocco coach Anwar Mghinia will be hoping his players can finish on a high after two tough matches against strong opponents. Despite the losses, there were positives like the team’s second half spirit against Italy. Also, Dounia El Mesmoudi’s goal against Italy, Morocco’s first of the tournament and in their U17 World Cup history.
Morocco will go into this match with renewed energy and will want to give their home fans something to cheer about before they exit the competition. Why not a first-ever knockout round qualification.
Predicted lineup (4–3–3): Boukhareb, Hamdani, Diyen, Rahmoune, Youssoufi, Bouzman, Azraf, Chafni, Baha, Abajiou.
Costa Rica U17 team news
Costa Rica come into the match knowing a win could see them finish as high as second depending on the Italy vs Brazil result. After a 1–1 draw with Brazil and a 2–0 loss to Italy, they’ve shown they can compete with the big boys with solid organization and quick counter attacks.
Coach Edgar Rodríguez after the draw with Brazil said the team had a lot of character to get the point, a big result after the defeat and difficult to get against such a strong team. He said getting points kept them alive in the tournament and was done with a lot of character.
Predicted lineup (4–3–2–1): Garcia, Barquero, Cubero, Arguello, Montoya, Medina, Ocampo, Azofeifa, Hernandez, Cordero, Wilson.
What to expect
Both teams have nothing to lose and absolutely everything to gain so this should be an intense open game. Morocco will play for their home crowd and push forward like they did in the second half against Italy. It’s a must-win for the Atlas Cubs.
Costa Rica’s structure and pace on the counter could make the difference.
Morocco will try to press high and commit numbers forward leaving space for Costa Rica to exploit in transition. Both teams have conceded multiple goals in their previous games so the defensive battle will be key to who takes the points.
Safe calls
- Costa Rica Win or Draw: The Ticas have the experience and form.
- Over 1.5 Goals: Both teams have played open games so far.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams have scored in their last games
- Score prediction: Morocco 1–2 Costa Rica
