2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Wednesday Round of 16 Results and Thursday Fixtures

SALÉ, Morocco — The first set of Round of 16 matches at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup produced several surprises on Wednesday, with two ties decided on penalties and defending champions Korea DPR delivering a dominant display. Four teams secured their places in the quarter-finals, while attention now turns to Thursday’s remaining knockout fixtures.

Wednesday’s Round of 16 Results

• Germany 0–1 Venezuela
• Korea DPR 6–0 Morocco
• Argentina 1–1 Ghana (Ghana won 5–4 on penalties)
• Brazil 3–3 Poland (Brazil won 8–7 on penalties)

Venezuela caused a major upset by eliminating Group A winners Germany with a first-half goal. Korea DPR were ruthless against hosts Morocco, scoring six unanswered goals. Ghana progressed after a tense penalty shootout against Argentina, while Brazil also needed penalties to overcome a determined Poland side.

Thursday’s Round of 16 Fixtures (WAT)

• 16:00 – China PR vs France
• 16:00 – Nigeria vs Mexico
• 19:00 – Japan vs Kenya
• 19:00 – Spain vs United States

The four winners from Thursday’s ties will join Venezuela, Korea DPR, Ghana and Brazil in the quarter-finals, scheduled for Sunday, 1 November.