The semi-final fixtures for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco have been confirmed, with Nigeria’s Flamingos set to face Brazil in a historic clash, while Japan will take on North Korea in an all-Asian encounter.
Both matches will be played on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Japan and North Korea will kick off at 3:00 pm Morocco time, before Nigeria and Brazil meet later in the day, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00 pm.
Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals, while Brazil secured their spot with a 2-1 win against China. The Flamingos are now aiming to reach the final of the competition for the first time in their history.
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In the other semi-final, Japan defeated Ghana 1-0 to progress, while defending champions North Korea cruised to a 3-0 victory over the United States.
The winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the final scheduled for Saturday, November 7, while the losing teams will compete in the third-place match on the same day.
Nigeria, who won bronze at the 2022 edition in India, will be hoping to go a step further this time and challenge for their first-ever title.
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