FIFA Confirms U-17 Women's World Cup Semi-Final Fixtures as Nigeria Face Brazil

Posted : 02 November 2026

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 as the competition enters its decisive stage.

Both semi-final matches will take place on Wednesday, November 4, with four teams competing for places in Saturday's final. The fixtures feature an African representative, two Asian sides and Brazil, setting up an exciting battle for the tournament's championship.

Nigeria secured their place in the last four after defeating Venezuela 1-0 in Sunday's quarter-final. Captain Azeezat Oduntan scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute following a VAR review.

Midfielder Favour Nkwocha was named Player of the Match for her impressive contribution to the victory. The result took Nigeria into the semi-finals for the second time in their history, following their bronze-medal finish at the 2022 tournament in India.

Brazil also booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 victory over China. The South American side will now face Nigeria in a contest that offers the Flamingos an opportunity to reach their first-ever final.

The other semi-final will see Japan face defending champions North Korea in an all-Asian encounter. Japan defeated Ghana 1-0 in the quarter-finals, while North Korea secured a convincing 3-0 victory over the United States.

2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Semi-Final Fixtures

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1. Japan vs North Korea

Kick-off: 3:00 PM (Morocco time)
4:00 PM Nigerian time

2. Brazil vs Nigeria

Kick-off: 6:30 PM (Morocco time)
7:30 PM Nigerian time

Venue: Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat, according to FIFA's published match schedule.

The two matches will determine the finalists for the 2026 edition, while the losing teams will compete for third place.

The bronze-medal match and final are scheduled for Saturday, November 7. Both fixtures are listed for the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in FIFA's original schedule, although the tournament organisers subsequently announced a venue change for the final-day matches to the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.

For Nigeria, the encounter against Brazil represents an important opportunity to make history. The Flamingos have already matched their previous semi-final achievement from 2022 and will now be targeting their maiden appearance in the tournament's final.

The official schedule lists the semi-finals at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. FIFA has separately confirmed that the final and third-place match will now take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex following a venue change.

FIFA Confirms U-17 Women's World Cup Semi-Final Fixtures as Nigeria Face Brazil

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