RABAT, Morocco — The quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup produced four clear winners on Sunday, setting up intriguing semi-final clashes later this week. Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced with a dramatic late victory, while defending champions DPR Korea impressed once again.
Quarter-Final Results
Sunday, 1 November
- DPR Korea 3–0 USA
- Japan 1–0 Ghana
- Brazil 2–1 China PR
- Nigeria 1–0 Venezuela
Nigeria sealed their place in the last four thanks to a composed 89th-minute penalty from captain Azeezat Oduntan. Brazil staged a second-half comeback to overcome China, while Japan edged Ghana and DPR Korea comfortably defeated the United States.
Semi-Final Fixtures (WAT)
Wednesday, 4 November
- 16:00 – Japan vs DPR Korea
- 19:00 – Brazil vs Nigeria
The semi-finals will be staged at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Nigeria will face Brazil in a highly anticipated encounter, while Japan take on the two-time defending champions DPR Korea in the other last-four tie.
The winners will contest the final on Saturday, 7 November, with the third-place play-off also scheduled for the same day.
