2026 U-17 WWC: Two African countries qualify for Round of 16 stage

Two African countries have booked their places at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 stage.

They are Ghana and Nigeria.

Ghana is the latest African to progress to the knockout stage after beating Canada 2-0 in their final group game played on Saturday.

The outcome of the match means Ghana finished in second position in Group C with four points from three matches.

They are behind group leader Brazil who have seven points from three matches.

Nigeria, on the other hand, qualified for the knockout stage on Friday after beating North Korea.

The match ended 3-1 in favour of Nigeria as they sit in second position in Group B with six points from three matches.