Morocco has registered the biggest victory in FIFA U17 World Cup history after demolishing New Caledonia 16–0 in Sunday’s Group B clash, surpassing Spain’s previous 13–0 record against New Zealand.

The one-sided match showcased Morocco’s attacking firepower, with the young Atlas Lions keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.

Naija News reports that Abdelali Eddaoudi led the onslaught, scoring twice in the first half and delivering a standout performance that earned him the Player of the Match award.

Morocco’s dominance was evident from the opening whistle, with their attackers overwhelming New Caledonia’s backline at every turn.

New Caledonia Reduced to Nine Men Amid Pressure

The Oceania side struggled to cope with the pressure, and their situation worsened after two players were sent off before halftime.

Typhan Dreuko and Jean Canehmez both received red cards for dangerous play, leaving New Caledonia to battle with nine men.
Morocco Show No Mercy

Taking full advantage of the numerical superiority, Morocco continued to pile on goals as Oualid Ibn Salah, Ziyad Baha, Nahel Haddani, Ismail El Aoud, Abdelali Eddaoudi and Abdellah Ouazane all scored braces.

Their ruthlessness in attack ensured the scoreline kept ticking until the final whistle.

Despite the emphatic victory, Morocco finished third in Group B behind Japan and Portugal.

They must now await results from other groups to determine whether they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams for the Round of 32.