The Quarter -final fixtures and dates for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup have been confirmed, following the conclusion of the group stage matches on Thursday morning.
The competition has already produced several thrilling moments, and as the knockout rounds approach, the intensity is set to rise even further.
One of the standout results of the final group-stage matches saw North Korea overpower England with a commanding 4-0 victory.
The North Koreans dominated the game, securing their place in the last eight.
Their clinical performance knocked England out of the tournament, as the young Lionesses failed to progress beyond the group stage.
Elsewhere, in what was a disappointing outcome for both teams, Kenya defeated Mexico 2-1 in a closely contested match.
Despite Kenya’s hard-fought victory, neither team could advance to the quarter-finals. The result was not enough for Kenya to overcome their earlier setbacks in the competition, while Mexico also saw their campaign come to an end.
In another decisive encounter, Poland held Brazil to a goalless draw last night.
This result allowed Poland to finish second in Group D, booking their place in the quarter-finals behind group leaders Japan, who have been one of the tournament’s most impressive teams thus far.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured their quarter-final spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday.
In a tightly contested match, the Flamingos managed to edge out the host nation, thanks to a crucial goal that ensured their passage into the knockout rounds.
The victory demonstrated Nigeria’s resilience and determination, marking them as a team to watch in the latter stages of the tournament.With the group stage now complete, the quarter-final matchups are set. Nigeria will face the United States in a highly anticipated clash on Saturday.
North Korea will go head-to-head with Poland on Sunday, while Spain will take on Ecuador the same day.
The final quarter-final fixture will see Japan, one of the tournament’s favourites, go up against England on Monday.
As the competition moves into the knockout phase, the battle for the prestigious U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy intensifies.
Fans around the world are eager to see which teams will rise to the occasion and advance to the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to football glory.
