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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The Junior Marildas earned their historic ticket after a strong campaign at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, and will be aiming to make their mark when the action kicks off on Saturday.
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Previous appearances: Nil
How they qualified: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 semi-finalists
Head coach: Michael Cooper
Fixtures: October 19 v Chile; October 22 v Spain; October 25 v Mexico
Fun fact: Morocco 2026 will be Australia’s first appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Previous appearances: Nil
How they qualified: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 semi-finalists
Head coach: Michael Cooper
Fixtures: October 19 v Chile; October 22 v Spain; October 25 v Mexico
Fun fact: Morocco 2026 will be Australia’s first appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Australia secured their historic qualification after defeating Vietnam 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026, with the victory guaranteeing them a place among the top four and a maiden ticket to the global Finals.
Their continental campaign eventually ended with a fourth-place finish, having lost 4-0 to Japan in the semi-finals, but the experience underlined the progress made by Michael Cooper’s side.
Their continental campaign eventually ended with a fourth-place finish, having lost 4-0 to Japan in the semi-finals, but the experience underlined the progress made by Michael Cooper’s side.
Australia head to Morocco with much of the core of their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup squad intact. Willa Pearson, Maeve Nicholas and Claire Corbett are among those who featured prominently in their continental campaign, while the likes of Kaya Jugovic, Leyla Hussein and Jada Taylor will provide attacking options.
The Junior Matildas have been drawn in Group F, where they will open against Chile before facing two-time champions Spain and concluding against Mexico.
The Junior Matildas have been drawn in Group F, where they will open against Chile before facing two-time champions Spain and concluding against Mexico.
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