After a competitive set of knockout fixtures, Burkina Faso and Morocco secured their quarter-final berths with hard-fought victories over Uganda and Mali. Their progress adds a strong African presence to the latter stages of the tournament and reflects the region’s growing influence in youth football.
They will join several other global heavyweights who posted confident wins in their respective matches. Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and Austria all sealed their spots in the next round, completing a diverse quarter-final lineup.
The tournament, which has delivered high-scoring games and standout individual performances, is set to continue toward its climax with the final scheduled for later this month.