2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Semi-Final Results, Final and Third-Place Fixtures

RABAT, Morocco — The semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup produced two historic outcomes on Wednesday. Nigeria’s Flamingos reached their first-ever final with a dominant display, while Japan produced a dramatic comeback to eliminate the two-time defending champions.

Semi-Final Results

Wednesday, 4 November

• Japan 1–1 DPR Korea (Japan won 4–1 on penalties)
• Brazil 1–3 Nigeria

Nigeria sealed their place in the final with second-half goals from Queen Joseph and a brace from Awawu Bashiru. Japan equalised deep into stoppage time before prevailing in the shootout against DPR Korea.

Final and Third-Place Fixtures (WAT)

Saturday, 7 November

• 10:00 – Third-Place Match: DPR Korea vs Brazil
• 13:30 – Final: Japan vs Nigeria

Both matches will be played at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Nigeria will contest their first U-17 Women’s World Cup final, while Japan return to the showpiece for the first time since 2016.