The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™ is set to kick off in Rabat, Morocco, from 17 October to 8 November 2025, featuring a record 24 teams for the first time in tournament history.
This ninth edition of the prestigious youth competition brings together the next generation of global women’s football stars, hosted for the first time by Morocco.
🌍 Qualified Teams & Slot Distribution
All 24 teams have qualified across six confederations:
| Confederation | Slots |
|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) | 4 |
| CAF (Africa) | 5 (including host Morocco) |
| CONCACAF (North/Central America & Caribbean) | 4 |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | 4 |
| UEFA (Europe) | 5 |
| OFC (Oceania) | 2 |
Qualified Nations Include:
🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇺🇸 USA, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇰🇷 Korea Republic, 🇨🇳 China PR, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, and others.
🏆 Group Stage Draw – Full List of Groups
Held on 4 June 2025 in Rabat, the group stage draw has divided the teams into six groups of four. The top two teams in each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will progress to the Round of 16.
Group A
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Group B
- 🇰🇵 Korea DPR
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Group C
- 🇺🇸 USA
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador
- 🇨🇳 China PR
- 🇳🇴 Norway
Group D
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇼🇸 Samoa
Group E
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- 🇰🇷 Korea Republic
- 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire
Group F
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- 🇵🇾 Paraguay
🏟️ Match Venues & Schedule
- Host City: Rabat, Morocco
- Venues: All matches will be played within Rabat city limits
- Schedule: Final match schedule has been released post draw. View it here
🏅 Previous Winners
- 🏆 Korea DPR – 2008, 2016, 2024
- 🏆 France – 2012
- 🏆 Japan – 2014
- 🏆 Spain – 2018, 2022
- 🏆 Korea Republic – 2010
With Korea DPR defending their title in 2025, all eyes are on the next generation of world-class female footballers.
👀 What to Watch For
- First-ever 24-team format in U-17 Women’s World Cup history
- Debut host Morocco aiming to make history at home
- Increased representation from Africa, Europe, and Oceania
- Global spotlight on young talents from nations like the USA, Japan, Brazil, and Nigeria
🔗 Source:
FIFA Official – U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025
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