FIFA has released the official schedule for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026. The tournament will feature 16 teams competing across multiple venues in the country.
The draw for the group stage took place on June 22, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in SalΓ©, Morocco. The participating teams include hosts Morocco, along with qualifiers from each confederation: AFC (3 teams), CAF (3), CONCACAF (3), CONMEBOL (3), OFC (1), and UEFA (3).
Matches will be played in four cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and El Jadida. The final is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
This marks the first time Morocco has hosted a FIFA women's tournament, following the success of the 2022 U-17 Women's World Cup in India. The tournament aims to showcase young talent and promote women's football in Africa.
