With all the group stage matches in the books at the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, the field for the quarterfinal is set.
In Group D, debutante Poland advanced to the knockout stage by wringing out a scoreless draw against Brazil in a rain-soaked match. Meanwhile, Japan claimed the top spot in the group with a 4:1 victory over Zambia.
Over in Group C, Mexico is going home with zero points after a 1:2 loss to Kenya in a match where both teams were already eliminated, while Korea DPR had a comfortable 4-nil win over England to finish first in the group.
Match Highlights
Zambia 1, Japan 4
Zambia goal: Own goal (87′)
Japan goals: Miharu Shinjo (6′, 69′), Momo Saruang Ueki Sato (63′ PK), Mitsuki Ota (86′)
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Poland 0, Brazil 0
This match had significant periods of rain and had an extended halftime break (about an extra 20 minutes), apparently due to a lightning delay.
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England 0, Korea DPR 4
Korea DPR goals: Kang Ryu Mi (10′), Choe Il Son (18′), Ri Kuk Hyang (69′ PK), Ho Kyong (73′)
The match was played at the same venue as the Poland-Brazil match. There was sustained rain during the match and the pitch was notably waterlogged.
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Mexico 1, Kenya 2
Mexico goal: Alexa Soto (90’+2 PK)
Kenya goals: Valerie Nekesa (15′), Lornah Faith (36′)
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Group Standings
Only the top two teams advanced from each group.
Group C
Standings:
- Korea DPR: 9 points, +10 goal difference, 11 goals scored
- England: 6 points, 0 goal difference, 6 goals scored
- Kenya: 3 points, -4 goal difference, 2 goals scored
- Mexico: no points, -6 goal difference, 4 goals scored
Group D
Standings:
- Japan: 7 points, +4 goal difference, 6 goals scored
- Poland: 5 points, +2 goal difference, 2 goals scored
- Brazil: 4 points, 0 goal difference, 2 goals scored
- Zambia: 0 points, -6 goal difference, 1 goal scored
Quarterfinals Schedule
For more details about how to stream these matches, see “Full Schedule with USA TV and Streaming Details for the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup”.
Saturday, October 26th
Nigeria vs. USA
- Kick-Off: 3:30 p.m. EDT
- TV: Universo and FOX Soccer Plus
- Streaming: Telemundo Deportes (NBC Sports / NBC.com)
Korea DPR vs. Poland
- Kick-Off: 7:00 p.m. EDT
- TV: FOX Soccer Plus
- Streaming: Telemundo Deportes (NBC Sports / NBC.com)
Sunday, October 27th
Spain vs. Ecuador
- Kick-Off: 3:30 p.m. EDT
- TV: FOX Sports 2
- Streaming: Telemundo Deportes (NBC Sports / NBC.com), FOX Sports
Japan vs. England
- Kick-Off: 7:00 p.m. EDT
- TV: FOX Soccer Plus
- Streaming: Telemundo Deportes (NBC Sports / NBC.com)
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