U17 World Cup : Mali 3-0 New Zealand

Luck was on Mali's side at the start of the U17 World Cup. Playing against New Zealand on Wednesday, November 5, Mali opted for victory against their opponent.

Mali began its 2025 U17 World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 win against New Zealand, securing victory on the opening day of Group L. With this win, the Malians sit atop the group, followed by Austria, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand.

After a balanced start to the match, Mali quickly took control of the game. The young Malians looked dangerous, and Seydou Dembélé opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing off a fine combination with Zoumana Ballo. Dembélé then provided an assist for Ballo, while Raymond Bomba scored the third goal, sealing Mali's victory. T

hanks to this win, the young Malians occupy first place in Group L. Their next match will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025.