Brazil face Ghana chasing second win at U-17 Women's World Cup

Brazil’s U-17 women’s national team faces Ghana this Wednesday (21) at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Mohammed VI Women’s Football Complex in Salé, Morocco, in the second round of Group C matches at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. After opening with a 6–2 comeback victory over Canada, Brazil is seeking another three points to qualify for the round of 16. Ghana, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after losing 3–0 to Norway in its opening match. The match will be broadcast live on Sportv, CazéTV and FIFA+.

SECOND WORLD CUP MEETING

Brazil and Ghana will face each other at the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in 16 years. Their only previous meeting came in the group stage of the 2010 tournament in Trinidad and Tobago. On that occasion, the African side won 1–0.

The reunion on Moroccan soil gives the Amarelinha an opportunity to claim its first-ever victory over Ghana in the tournament’s history. Beyond securing a win, the clash represents an important step in Brazil’s pursuit of a place in the next round.

Brazil’s U-17 team gathers on the pitch after opening its World Cup campaign in Morocco with a commanding 6–2 win over CanadaCredits: Joern Pollex / FIFA

BRAZIL AIMS TO SURPASS HISTORIC RUN

Brazil enters the 2026 edition buoyed by its best-ever performance at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. In 2025, also in Morocco, the team finished fourth, an unprecedented result for the country in the competition.

During that historic campaign, Brazil reached the third-place playoff. In the bronze-medal match, the team drew 1–1 with Mexico in regulation time but lost 3–1 in the penalty shootout. Under head coach Rilany Silva, the team is looking to build on its experience at the last World Cup and go even further in the competition.

The opening match against Canada highlighted the squad’s resilience. After falling behind, Brazil fought back to win 6–2, demonstrating its attacking strength and ability to overcome adversity.

THIRD PLACE IS GHANA’S BEST FINISH

A well-established force in youth women’s football, Ghana also has an impressive record at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. The African side’s best campaign came in 2012, when it finished third at the tournament in Azerbaijan.

The team, known as the Black Maidens, has appeared in several editions of the tournament and returned in 2026 after missing the World Cups held between 2022 and 2025. Qualification for this year’s edition came after a decisive tie against Senegal in the African qualifiers. With the aggregate score level after two drawn matches, Ghana secured its place by winning the penalty shootout 7–6.

Ghana’s team poses for the official photo before its opening match against Norway at the U-17 World Cup in MoroccoCredits: Judit Cartiel / FIFA

In Morocco, however, the team began its campaign with a 3–0 defeat to Norway. Against Brazil, Ghana needs a positive result to remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage.

With both teams boasting notable past campaigns and important goals at stake, Brazil and Ghana meet in a clash that could prove decisive in determining the outcome of Group C.

U-17 Women’s World Cup

Second round — Group C

Brazil vs. Ghana

Date: Wednesday, October 21

Time: 3 p.m. (Brasília time)

Venue: Mohammed VI Academy Women’s Football Complex, Salé, Morocco

Where to watch: Sportv, CazéTV and FIFA+

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