What Gianni Infantino said after the Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup triumph

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos after their 2-1 victory over Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco. Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored for Nigeria before Fuki Ito pulled one back late for Japan. Nigeria became the first African nation to win the tournament and claimed its first title in the competition. Infantino also congratulated runners-up Japan and third-place DPR Korea, and praised Morocco for hosting the event.