2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Poland coach targets winning start against the Flamingos

Poland U-17 head coach Paulina Kawalec is targeting a win against Nigeria’s Flamingos to begin her team’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The teams meet on Saturday at Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 4 in Rabat. Poland are also drawn in Group B with defending champions DPR Korea and Puerto Rico. Kawalec said the opening match could have a major influence on the rest of the tournament; kick-off is at 7 p.m. Nigeria time.