# 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-preparations > Updated: 2026-10-21T20:58:45.000Z. Sources: 81. Developments: 7. The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is underway in Morocco, featuring 24 national teams in a new annual format. Matches are being hosted in venues such as the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé and Rabat. In Group A, host nation Morocco secured a 4-0 victory against New Zealand, while Germany defeated Argentina 2-1. Group D results included a 5-0 victory for Japan against Zambia, highlighted by two goals from Nanami Kurita, and a 2-0 win for France over Venezuela. In Group E, China secured a 3-0 win against Kenya, while North Korea maintained a strong presence following a 6-0 win over Puerto Rico. One of the most significant results occurred in Group E, where the United States achieved a historic 17-0 victory over Samoa, marking the “largest margin of victory in FIFA World Cup history at any level.” In Group C, Brazil staged an impressive 6-2 comeback to defeat Canada, led by Greise Kelly’s two goals and three assists. Norway also claimed a decisive 3-0 win over Ghana, featuring a long-range opener from Isabella Lepore and a brace from Maia Melgård. Ghana’s Black Maidens recently secured a 3-3 draw against Brazil in a high-scoring encounter. After Brazil took an early lead through Nicolly, Ghana responded with goals from Rafia Osman and Gloria Ameaa to lead 2-1. Brazil equalized via Kaillany Rafinah before halftime, and while Brazil regained the lead through Indy in the second half, Priscilla Mensah scored an 85th-minute equalizer for Ghana. Ghana currently sits at the bottom of Group C with one point, needing a win against Canada to keep knockout stage hopes alive. Coach Nana Adarkwah noted that while the team missed several opportunities, the players are “showing growth against top-tier opposition.” ## Claims - The United States U-17 women's team defeated Samoa 17-0. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 17-0 score is the largest victory in FIFA World Cup history at any level. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ten different U.S. players scored goals during the match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The match was held in Morocco. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Maddie DiMaria scored six goals in the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Loradana Paletta scored two goals and provided three assists. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Ghana U-17 Women's team draws 3-3 with Brazil in World Cup thriller Ghana's Black Maidens earned a resilient 3-3 draw against Brazil in their second FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup match, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-and-brazil-draw-3-3-in-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-match ### 2026-10-20: Brazil and Japan secure dominant wins in U17 Women's World Cup opener Brazil, Japan, China, Norway, and France all secured opening victories in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with several teams recording high-scoring wins to lead their respective groups. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-and-japan-secure-dominant-wins-in-u17-womens-world-cup-opener ### 2026-10-19: United States sets FIFA World Cup record with 17-0 win over Samoa The U.S. U-17 women’s team set a FIFA World Cup record with a 17-0 victory over Samoa, led by Maddie DiMaria’s six goals. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-defeats-mexico-2-0-in-u-17-womens-world-cup-debut ### 2026-10-19: Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus join U-17 U.S. Women's National Team for FIFA World Cup UNC soccer players Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus are set to compete with the U-17 U.S. Women's National Team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amari-manning-and-deus-stanislaus-join-u-17-us-womens-national-team-for-fifa-world-cup ### 2026-10-17: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup opens with major victories for Morocco, Brazil, and Japan The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco features opening victories for Morocco (4-0 vs New Zealand), Brazil (6-2 vs Canada), Norway (3-0 vs Ghana), and Japan (5-0 vs Zambia). 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-u-17-womens-team-defeats-new-zealand-4-0 ### 2026-10-02: Morocco advances in football with U20 qualification and new sports tax incentives Morocco's U20 football team has qualified for the 2027 CAN, while the nation prepares to host the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and implements new tax incentives for the sports industry. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-morocco-2026-unveils-mascot-and-squad-updates ### 2026-10-01: Zambia and Kenya prepare for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Zambia and Kenya are ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with both teams focusing on international friendlies and intensive training camps. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambia-and-kenya-prepare-for-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup --- Cite as: 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. 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