FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025: Tournament Preview

Описание: The world of youth women's football turns its attention to Morocco as it hosts the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2025 from October 17 to November 8. This edition is set to be historic for several reasons: it marks the first time the tournament will be held on the African continent, and it is the inaugural edition featuring an expanded field of 24 teams, up from 16, and moving to an annual cycle.

The tournament promises to be a showcase of the next generation of global stars, with established powerhouses and several debutantes looking to make their mark. Defending champions Korea DPR and two-time winners Spain enter as perennial contenders, while the host nation, Morocco, will look to leverage home support to advance past the group stage for the first time. The expansion has welcomed new faces like Côte d'Ivoire, Netherlands, Norway, and Samoa, injecting fresh energy and unpredictability into the competition. Matches will be played across venues in Rabat and Salé.

With six groups of four battling for a spot in the knockout rounds, where the top two from each group and the four best third-placed teams will advance, the group stage competition will be intense from the very first whistle.

First Round Matches: October 17, 18, and 19 (Local Morocco Time - UTC+1)
The action kicks off with an exciting line-up of matches across the first three days, featuring the hosts and several title contenders.

Friday, October 17
Group A: Morocco vs. Brazil (20:00)

The tournament begins with a bang as host nation Morocco, playing on home soil for only the second time, faces a formidable opponent in Brazil. The Moroccans will need all their local support to overcome a Brazilian side making their eighth tournament appearance and looking for a deep run.

Saturday, October 18
Group A: Italy vs. Costa Rica (13:00)

Italy, a third-place finisher in 2014, starts their campaign against Costa Rica in a crucial opening fixture for both teams aiming for a strong start in a tough Group A.

Group C: China PR vs. Norway (13:00)

China PR takes on debutantes Norway. The Norwegians will be eager to prove themselves on the global stage, while China brings previous tournament experience.

Group B: Korea DPR vs. Mexico (19:00)

A massive clash between two U-17 Women's World Cup finalists. Defending champions Korea DPR (three-time winners) face 2018 runners-up Mexico in what could be the group's defining match.

Group B: Cameroon vs. Netherlands (19:00)

Cameroon, making their third appearance, battles European debutantes Netherlands. This match is vital for both teams' hopes of making it out of a challenging Group B.

Group C: USA vs. Ecuador (19:00)

The USA, a perennial contender, faces Ecuador, who reached the quarter-finals in their debut last year. The US side will be favored, but Ecuador has shown they can spring surprises.

Sunday, October 19
Group E: Korea Republic vs. Côte d'Ivoire (13:00)

2010 champions Korea Republic open against African debutantes Côte d'Ivoire. A must-win for the Asian side, while Côte d'Ivoire will rely on their athleticism and desire to impress.

Group F: Japan vs. New Zealand (13:00)

2014 champions Japan, known for their technical quality, face a strong New Zealand side, 2018 bronze medalists, in an intriguing Group F opener.

Group D: France vs. Samoa (16:00)

2012 champions France take on tournament debutantes Samoa. Samoa, the first-ever team from the Pacific Islands to qualify for a FIFA Women's World Cup, will play with immense heart, but face a massive challenge against the powerful French side.

Group D: Nigeria vs. Canada (19:00)

Bronze medalists from the 2022 edition, Nigeria, face Canada in a highly anticipated contest between two teams with strong tournament pedigrees.

Group E: Spain vs. Colombia (19:00)

Defending champions Spain (two-time winners) meet 2022 runners-up Colombia. This rematch of the 2022 final promises to be a high-quality, intense battle and arguably the biggest game of the opening round.

Group F: Zambia vs. Paraguay (19:00)

Two sides aiming to upset the group favorites, Zambia and Paraguay, will look to secure crucial early points in their quest for the knockout stage.

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