FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Hosts to Tackle the Holders

FIFA U 17 Women's World Cup Hosts to Tackle the Holders
Mercedes Diz who already has six goals in the tournament is pictured celebrating after scoring on her senior debut for Argentina this summer Photo by Marcelo EndelliGetty Images

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 fixtures for have been confirmed at Morocco 2026.

The host nation progressed through the group stage as one of the best third-place sides and now kicks off the knockout rounds against North Korea.

Winning three of the last five tournaments, North Korea are chasing a hat-trick of FIFA WU17 titles.

Spain are the other recent winners on two occasions, but the USA stand in their way of a place in the quarter-finals.

The matches are over two days this midweek, all being played at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé and live on FIFA+ via DAZN. (KO times in GMT)

Wednesday, 28 October 2026:
North Korea v Morocco (3pm)
Germany v Venezuela (3pm)
Argentina v Ghana (6pm)
Brazil v Poland (6pm)
Thursday 29 October 2026:
China v France (3pm)
Nigeria v Mexico (3pm)
Japan v Kenya (6pm)
Spain v USA (6pm)

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