FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: China thrash Samoa as Spain and Mexico secure victories

Rabat, Morocco — China PR delivered one of the biggest wins of the day at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, defeating Samoa 7–0, while Spain, Mexico and the United States also recorded victories on Thursday, 22 October.

The results strengthened China’s position in Group E and moved Spain into the round of 16, as the group-stage race continued across Morocco.

China PR hit Samoa for seven

China PR produced a commanding performance to beat Samoa 7–0 and move closer to qualification for the knockout stage.

The Chinese side controlled the contest and repeatedly broke through Samoa’s defence to secure a second consecutive victory in the competition.

The result put China level on six points with the United States in Group E, setting up a crucial meeting between the two sides on Sunday, 25 October, with the group’s top position at stake.

Spain defeat Australia to reach the last 16

Spain continued their strong campaign with a 3–1 victory over Australia in Group F, securing qualification for the round of 16 with a match to spare.

Ángela Gálvez opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Elena Vizuete doubled Spain’s advantage six minutes later.

Gálvez struck again in the 66th minute from the penalty spot to make it 3–0. Australia responded two minutes later through Frida Karaberis, who curled the ball into the net, but Spain held on for the win.

The result gave Spain their second victory in two matches and confirmed their place in the knockout stage.

Mexico overcome Chile

Mexico bounced back from their opening defeat to Spain by beating Chile 3–1 in their Group F encounter.

Chile had begun the match positively, but Mexico found the goals needed to secure all three points and improve their prospects of reaching the next round.

The result left the two teams with contrasting tasks ahead of their final group fixtures, as both continued their efforts to qualify for the knockout stage.

United States beat Kenya

The United States also claimed three points, defeating Kenya 6–1 in Group E.

After opening the tournament with a record-breaking 17–0 win over Samoa, the Americans continued their strong attacking form against the African side.

Kenya managed to find the net, but the United States maintained control and secured another victory to join China PR on six points in the group.

The result sets up a decisive meeting between the United States and China PR on Sunday, with first place in Group E to be settled.

Thursday’s results

• China PR: 7–0 Samoa

• Spain: 3–1 Australia

• Chile: 1–3 Mexico

• United States: 6–1 Kenya

Nigeria face DPR Korea next

Attention now turns to Nigeria’s Flamingos, who are scheduled to face defending champions Korea DPR on Friday, 23 October.

Nigeria secured their first victory of the tournament with a 2–0 win over Puerto Rico in their second group match, recovering from their opening 2–1 defeat to Poland.

The encounter with Korea DPR will be a significant test for the Nigerian youngsters, with the Asian side having already secured qualification for the round of 16 after winning their first two matches.

Other fixtures scheduled for Friday include Puerto Rico against Poland, New Zealand against Germany, and Argentina against hosts Morocco.

Nigfooty Sports Desk