The Mohammed VI Football Academy's U15 team, known as the 'Lionceaux,' were crowned champions of the 49th Saint-Pierre U15 World Cup in Nantes, France, on Saturday, April 19, 2026. The tournament, a prestigious youth football event, featured teams from several countries including France, Switzerland, and Colombia.
In the final match, the Moroccan academy side defeated French club FC Nantes' youth team with a score of 2-0. The victory marks the second time the Mohammed VI Academy has won this specific tournament, having previously claimed the title in the 2024 edition.
The Saint-Pierre World Cup is an annual international youth football competition held during the Easter holidays. The 2026 edition concluded with the Mohammed VI Academy lifting the trophy at the Stade Marcel-Saupin, a facility belonging to FC Nantes.
