2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya Target Quarter-Final Places
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 takes place on October 28 and 29, with four African nations among the 16 teams chasing places in the quarter-finals.
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup enters the knockout stage on Wednesday, October 28, as 16 teams battle for eight quarter-final places in Morocco.
Four African nations, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya, remain in contention after progressing from the group stage.
Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Mexico on Thursday, October 29, in one of the eight Round of 16 fixtures, while Ghana, Morocco and Kenya will also aim to extend their campaigns.
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 Fixtures
Wednesday, October 28
Germany vs Venezuela | 4:00 PM WAT
DPR Korea vs Morocco | 4:00 PM WAT
Brazil vs Poland | 7:00 PM WAT
Argentina vs Ghana | 7:00 PM WAT
Morocco will take on DPR Korea, while Ghana face Argentina in two challenging fixtures for the African representatives on Wednesday.
Germany meet Venezuela, and Brazil play Poland in the other two matches scheduled for the day.
Thursday, October 29
Nigeria vs Mexico | 4:00 PM WAT
China PR vs France | 4:00 PM WAT
Japan vs Kenya | 7:00 PM WAT
Spain vs USA | 7:00 PM WAT
Nigeria will look to overcome Mexico to secure a place in the quarter-finals. The Flamingos are among four African teams hoping to advance beyond the Round of 16.
Kenya face Japan later on Thursday, while China PR take on France and Spain meet the USA.
Four African Teams Chase Quarter-Final Places
Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya are the four African representatives remaining in the competition.
With the knockout stage leaving no room for mistakes, each team must win its Round of 16 match to advance to the quarter-finals.
The four fixtures involving African teams also offer an opportunity for the continent to maintain a strong presence in the tournament’s latter stages.
However, the challenge will be significant, with all four nations facing opponents determined to continue their respective campaigns.
Can Nigeria Reach the Quarter-Finals?
Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Mexico on Thursday, October 29, with a place in the last eight at stake.
The encounter is one of four matches scheduled for the final day of the Round of 16, with kickoff set for 4:00 PM West Africa Time.
The outcome will determine whether Nigeria advances to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
With Ghana, Morocco and Kenya also in action, African football fans will have four teams to support during the knockout stage.
Which African nation has the best chance of reaching the semi-finals?
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