FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 Kicks Off in Morocco
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 began on October 17, 2026, with four matches taking place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco. The tournament features 24 national teams from six confederations and is being held in Morocco’s capital for the second consecutive year.
The opening day saw Germany face Argentina at 15:00 local time in Group A, followed by DPR Korea competing against Puerto Rico in Group B. The hosts, Morocco, made their tournament debut against New Zealand at 18:00 in Group B. Additionally, Poland was scheduled to play Nigeria in Group A on the same day. All matches are set to occur at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, with access available through Gate B.
FIFA's official website provides fixtures, statistics, and other tournament information, while accredited media representatives can access editorial materials through FIFA’s media platform.
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