U17 World Cup Round of 16 set: Four African nations advance as Morocco & Mali collide in blockbuster clash | OneFootball

U17 World Cup Round of 16 set: Four African nations advance as Morocco & Mali collide in blockbuster clash | OneFootball

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U17 World Cup Round of 16 set: Four African nations advance as Morocco & Mali collide in blockbuster clash

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Full knockout bracket confirmed after the end of the Round of 32

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U17 World Cup Round of 16 set: Four African nations advance as Morocco & Mali collide in blockbuster clash


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The Round of 16 is officially set at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar after all fixtures from the Round of 32 were completed.

Only 4 African nation, Morocco, Mali, Uganda, and Burkina Faso managed to advance at this stage.

A total of 16 team booked their spots in the knockout phase representing diverse mix of Asian, European, African and South American football powerhouses.

Qualified teams for the Round of 16

  • Morocco
  • North Korea
  • Japan
  • Austria
  • England
  • Italy
  • Uzbekistan
  • Brazil
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Ireland
  • Mali
  • Mexico
  • Portugal
  • Uganda
  • Burkina Faso

Heavyweight African showdown

Morocco will face Mali in one of the most anticipated matches of the round. Both nations have been strong at youth level in recent years making this all African duel rich in talent, pace & physical intensity.

Brazil vs France

The standout clash of the round will see Brazil meet France, a fixture worthy of final. Both teams cruised through the group stage and remain among the favourites for the title.

Full Round of 16 fixtures

All matches will be played on Tuesday:

  • Morocco vs Mali
  • Brazil vs France
  • Italy vs Uzbekistan
  • Switzerland vs Ireland
  • Mexico vs Portugal
  • Uganda vs Burkina Faso
  • North Korea vs Japan
  • Austria vs England
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