RABAT, MOROCCO – NOVEMBER 07: Chidera Chidi of Nigeria lifts the trophy as the team celebrate their victory at the end of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Final match between Japan and Nigeria at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on November 07, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Judit Cartiel – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Nigeria capture FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026™ title for the first time

  • Nigerians triumphed over Japanese in final contested today in Rabat, Morocco
  • This is the first time an African country has won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™
  • DPR Korea claimed bronze medal after defeating Brazil

The winners of this year’s edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ™ have been crowned. In an enthralling tournament decider staged at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, today, Nigeria overcame Japan 2-1 to lift the trophy. This is Nigeria’s first title in the tournament, and the first for any country in Africa.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was among those in attendance and congratulated the finalists on their outstanding performances throughout the 24-team competition, which was the second of five consecutive editions to take place in the North African country.

Ahead of the showpiece match, fans at the Mohammed VI Football Complex were treated to a pulsating bronze final, in which DPR Korea saw off Brazil with a score of 6-0 to secure third place.

 

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup , which is now held annually, brings together some of the most talented young female players on the planet, providing them with the opportunity to shine on the global stage.

The media photographer Muhanned al attabi