The Round of 16 lineup for the ongoing 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup has been finalised after the group phase concluded on Sunday in Morocco, setting up eight knockout matches across Wednesday and Thursday.
Kenya secured its place in the last 16 with a 4-0 victory over Samoa in its final group-stage match on Sunday evening. China also progressed after beating the United States 3-2, while Mexico advanced with a 1-0 win against Australia.
The knockout phase begins on Wednesday, when Germany meets Venezuela. Hosts Morocco will play North Korea, Brazil faces Poland, and Argentina takes on Ghana.
Germany and Venezuela are scheduled to kick off at 4 pm, at the same time as North Korea’s match against Morocco. Brazil versus Poland and Argentina versus Ghana will both start at 7 pm.
Thursday’s Round of 16 programme opens at 4 pm with Nigeria playing Mexico and China facing France. The later matches, both beginning at 7 pm, will see Japan meet Kenya and Spain play the United States.
