U17 Women's World Cup 2026: live from Morocco

The U17 Women’s World Cup kicks off on 17 October, and the Queenballers team is going to be there. Follow all the latest news from Morocco in one place.

16. 10. 2026

The U17 Women's World Cup is starting tomorrow. Are you ready? While you wait for kick-off, check out our Everything You Need to Know guide and follow us on Instagram so you don't miss a moment!

12. 10. 2026

Squad list confirmed

All 24 teams competing at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup have announced their squads. Which players will be battling it out for the title of the world's best youth team? Will Spain follow in the footsteps of their U20 counterparts, or will another nation claim the trophy? And which player promised her school she would return with a medal to show them?

Find the whole list and much more on Queenballers, where we're preparing individual player profiles packed with fun facts about every player at the tournament.

25. 9. 2026

Australia announced their U17 squad 

Australia’s Young Matildas are also heading to Morocco, where they will face Chile, Spain and Mexico in the group stage. Their squad includes Sydney FC’s Willa Pearson, who became the league’s youngest-ever goalscorer at just 15. She is certainly one to watch.

Check the whole squad here.

10. 9. 2026

Norway announced their U17 squad

Norway have announced their squad for Morocco. Despite being a powerhouse in women’s football, success at U17 level has so far eluded them. This will be only their second appearance at the tournament. After failing to reach the knockout stages last year, they are determined to go further this time. Among those who could help is Selma Igesund Saga, who has already caught the eye of FC Como Women at such a young age.

Check the whole squad, find your new favourite player. 

7. 9. 2026

Tickets on sale!

Tickets to FIFA U17 Women's World Cup are now available. Don't miss your opportunity to be in Morocco and watch the youngest stars of women's football making their names. 

Secure your tickets here.

6. 9. 2026

Why Morocco?

Just like in 2025, Morocco will host the tournament again this year, and will continue to do so until at least 2029. The North African country, which is relatively easy to reach for European teams as well, is the first African nation to host the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

And why five times in a row? FIFA made this decision in 2024, a pivotal year for the tournament. The competition was expanded from 16 to 24 teams, while it was also decided that it would be held annually instead of every two years. To reduce financial costs and simplify logistics, FIFA decided to award the tournament to a single country for five years. That country is Morocco.