2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos to face Mexico, Chile or Australia in the Round of 16

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos to face Mexico, Chile or Australia in the Round of 16

Nigeria will learn tonight who it faces in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akeem Busari’s Flamingos finished second in Group B with six points after beating defending champions North Korea 3-1 in Rabat. They will meet the Group F runners-up; Mexico currently hold second place after a 3-1 win over Chile, while Chile and Australia remain in contention. Nigeria’s knockout match is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, in Sale.

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