Morocco U-17 women's team to play World Cup knockout match October 28 or 29
The Atlas Lionesses will compete in the round of 16 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex near Rabat.
Morocco's U-17 women's national team will play in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on October 28 or 29. The matches will be held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex near Rabat, with games starting at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Moroccan time. The team's opponent, exact date, and kickoff time are still to be confirmed.
The Atlas Lionesses qualified for the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, earning three points in Group A. They opened the tournament with a 4-0 win against New Zealand but lost their next two matches to Germany (4-2) and Argentina (5-1), conceding nine goals in those games. Fans can watch the matches for free on FIFA+ or on Arryadia via digital terrestrial television in Morocco.
The team must improve their defense after conceding nine goals in their final two group matches. The quarterfinals are scheduled for November 1, followed by the semifinals on November 4 and the final on November 7.
Why it mattersMorocco's U-17 women's national football team is competing in the knockout stages of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.