The FIFA U-17 World Cup is an important event in women's football. It gives young female athletes the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage. The tournament is held every two years. Moreover, it helps to strengthen the women's game and inspire a new generation to excel in the sport.
2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place from October 17 to November 7 in Morocco. Organised under the auspices of FIFA, the tournament will be the tenth edition of the world championship in this age category.
Since 2025, the championship has been held annually, with the number of participating teams increased to 24 national squads. Morocco will host the tournament for the second consecutive year as part of a five-year hosting cycle running from 2025 to 2029. All matches will be played in Rabat, with the final matches taking place at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
Participants and Tournament Format
The 2026 World Cup will feature 24 national teams representing six FIFA confederations. Participants include Morocco, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, France, Japan, the United States, Spain, the Netherlands and other national teams.
The teams will be divided into six groups of four. Six group winners, six runners-up and the four best third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 16. The tournament will then continue in a knockout format, from the Round of 16 through to the final.
Tournament History
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has been held since 2008 under the auspices of FIFA. The inaugural tournament took place in New Zealand, with North Korea defeating the United States 2–1 in the final.
Until 2025, the competition was held every two years. Starting in 2025, FIFA introduced an annual format and increased the number of participating teams from 16 to 24. Between 2025 and 2029, all five editions of the championship will be hosted by Morocco.
North Korea is one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history. In 2025, the team won its fourth title after defeating the Netherlands 3–0 in the final.
Results of the Previous Three Championships
| Year | Host Country | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Morocco | North Korea |
| 2024 | Dominican Republic | North Korea |
| 2022 | India | Spain |
Next FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The next FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place in Morocco in 2027. The country will continue hosting the tournament as part of the annual cycle through 2029. The exact dates and detailed schedule for the 2027 championship will be announced later.
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