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Preview – Final: Japan v Nigeria

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Preview – Final: Japan v Nigeria

Rabat: Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai has urged his players to stay focused ahead of their encounter with Nigeria in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 final on Saturday.

Japan will contest their fourth final, having previously reached the decider in 2010, 2014 and 2016. Their only title came in 2014, when they defeated Spain 2-0 in San Jose. 
DPR Korea, meanwhile, will face Brazil in the third-place playoff.

Japan beat DPR Korea on penalties to book final ticket

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Japan beat DPR Korea on penalties to book final ticket

Rabat: Japan secured their long-awaited return to the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances after scoring an injury-time equaliser against DPR Korea before edging the two-time defending champions in a penalty shootout on Wednesday.

Champions in 2014, Japan will meet Nigeria - who beat Brazil 3-1 in their last four tie - in the final of the Morocco 2026 edition on Saturday.

Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Rabat: It will be a meeting between familiar foes when Japan and DPR Korea square off in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Wednesday.

Both have tasted glory before with DPR Korea seeking a third consecutive title and fifth overall while Japan are aiming to go all the way for a second time, having emerged champions in 2014.

DPR Korea, Japan set up s-final showdown; China PR’s run ends

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

DPR Korea, Japan set up s-final showdown; China PR’s run ends

Sale: DPR Korea and Japan set up a FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 semi-final showdown after advancing from their respective last eight ties in contrasting fashion on Sunday.

DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against the United States while Japan edged Ghana 1-0, with the two Asian heavyweights to meet on Wednesday.
 
China PR, meanwhile, exited the tournament after a 2-1 defeat to Brazil, who will meet Nigeria next. 

R16: Japan 3-1 Kenya

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

R16: Japan 3-1 Kenya

Rabat: Japan came from behind to defeat Kenya 3-1 in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side extended their remarkable record of reaching at least the quarter-finals at every edition of the U-17 showpiece and will meet Ghana in the last eight.

R16: China PR 0 (4)-(3) 0 France

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

R16: China PR 0 (4)-(3) 0 France

Rabat: China PR displayed mental strength and resilience to defeat France 4-3 on penalties after their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 last 16 tie ended goalless on Thursday.

The reward for the East Asian side is a quarter-final meeting with Brazil - who also sneaked through on penalties against Poland - on Sunday.

R16: DPR Korea 6-0 Morocco

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

R16: DPR Korea 6-0 Morocco

Rabat: DPR Korea moved a step closer to a third consecutive title with an impressive 6-0 defeat of Morocco in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Up next for the East Asian side will be either former champions Spain or the United States, with DPR Korea chasing a record-extending fifth title.

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Rabat: China PR stayed perfect after a thrilling 3-2 win against the United States to finish top of Group E in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Sunday.

China PR will next face France in the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Group F: Mexico 1-0 Australia

Rabat: Australia's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 campaign to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their Group F tie on Sunday.

The loss meant tournament debutants Australia finished with a point, which was not enough for them to seal a spot in the next stage.

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group D: Venezuela 0-2 Japan

Rabat: Japan made it three wins from three to clinch top spot in Group D with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 fixture on Saturday.

Sadayoshi Shirai’s side finished with a perfect record, three points clear of France, while Venezuela will wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side are level on six points with the United States, with their meeting on Sunday to decide the group winners.