The U-17 Women’s World Cup kicked off today in Morocco 2026, with the opening round witnessing exciting results and dominance by the teams of Brazil, Japan, France, and Norway. These teams showcased impressive offensive and defensive capabilities, promising a tournament full of competitiveness and excitement. This football event is a golden opportunity for young talents to demonstrate their skills on the international stage.
The Brazilian team began their tournament journey with a big win against Canada, 6-2, in Group C. The Samba stars shone by scoring through Helena, Nicole Manuel, Marcela Pontrem, and Bibi, in addition to a brace from Grace Kelly, while Red Tingly and Chloe Sicitano scored Canada’s goals. This result places Brazil at the top of their group early on, confirming their ambition to compete for the title.
Similarly, Japan achieved a significant 5-0 victory over Zambia in Group D, which also includes France and Venezuela. Narima Koreta scored twice, with Wara Shimizu and Osaka Tanaka adding two more goals, and the fifth goal came as an own goal by Grace Ferry of Zambia. This big win reflects Japan’s strong preparation for the tournament.
The expectations were also met by the Norway and France teams. Norway defeated Ghana 3-0 in Group C, with Isabel Liebor and Maya Milgard scoring a wonderful brace. In Group D, France won 2-0 against Venezuela, with goals from Miles Anni and Lia Motika from a penalty kick. These results increase the chances of these teams advancing to the knockout stages of the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
