FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
As the next generation of aspiring superstars prepare for battle, the-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures.
Dates
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 - the 10th edition of the showpiece - will take place from October 17 to November 7.
Host city
The tournament will be hosted in the Moroccan capital of Rabat. The group stage, Round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-final matches will all be hosted at the Women's Football Complex, before the bronze final and final will take place at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
Record chasers
DPR Korea will not only be defending the title - having won the last two editions - but will also be seeking a record-extending fifth crown. They were also champions in 2008 and 2016.
The Groups
Group A: Morocco, New Zealand, Germany, Argentina
Group B: Korea DPR, Puerto Rico, Poland, Nigeria
Group C: Canada, Brazil, Norway, Ghana
Group D: Japan, Zambia, France, Venezuela
Group E: USA, Samoa, Kenya, China PR
Group F: Spain, Mexico, Australia, Chile
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In total, 53 players who played at last year's Finals are returning for this event. Morocco and Zambia have the highest number of returnees, with eight of their respective squads having prior FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup experience in Morocco.
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Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai has taken charge of nine matches at these Finals, having led his nation at the previous two editions. Should he take the Asian giants to the final or bronze final, he will have taken charge of more matches than any other coach, surpassing Kenneth Zseremeta's record of 15.
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Yu Jong-hyang scooped the Golden Boot and Golden Ball at last year's event after scoring a stunning eight goals. The DPR Korea star returns this year and needs just four to be the competition's all-time top scorer.
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DPR Korea goalkeeper Ryu Mi-hong is set for her third tournament berth but is still seeking her first minutes on the pitch. She is one of four players set for a third participation on the global stage.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images, AFC
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