Morocco made World Cup history in sensational style, registering the biggest-ever win at the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a staggering 16-0 triumph over New Caledonia, shattering Spain’s long-standing 13-0 record set against New Zealand.

The Atlas Cubs delivered a relentless attacking masterclass, keeping their hopes alive of advancing to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament.

Morocco’s goals came thick and fast, beginning with Soukrat’s early opener in the 3rd minute, followed by a blistering hat-trick of strikes from Oualid Ibn Salah (11’, 18’) and Abdelali Eddaoudi (41’, 42’), who was later named Player of the Match.

The floodgates opened even wider as Hidaoui (44’), Baha (45+2’, 50’), El Khalfioui (48’), Haddani (56’, 59’), Ouazane (73’, 90+2’), and **El Aoud (80’, 90’) ** all found the net, alongside an own goal by New Caledonia’s Steevy (76’).

Despite finishing behind Japan and Portugal in Group B, Morocco’s emphatic win significantly boosts their goal difference, giving them a fighting chance to progress as one of the top-performing third-placed teams.