Samoa suffered their second defeat at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, 22 October, losing 7-0 to China in Morocco. However, the Oceania representatives showed signs of improvement following their historic 17-0 defeat to the United States three days earlier, offering an encouraging response despite another difficult encounter against stronger opposition. PlayingContinue reading “Samoa show signs of improvement despite defeat to China at U-17 Women’s World Cup”
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Samoa’s historic 17-0 defeat to United States exposes gulf in women’s football — but World Cup experience remains vital
Samoa suffered the heaviest defeat in FIFA World Cup history on Monday, 19 October, losing 17-0 to the United States in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The extraordinary scoreline highlighted the enormous gap that still separates some of Oceania’s developing football nations from the world’s established powers,Continue reading “Samoa’s historic 17-0 defeat to United States exposes gulf in women’s football — but World Cup experience remains vital”
New Zealand fall 4-0 to Morocco in difficult start to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
New Zealand suffered a 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, 17 October, conceding four second-half goals after holding the North African side scoreless during the opening 45 minutes. Playing at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, the Young Football Ferns facedContinue reading “New Zealand fall 4-0 to Morocco in difficult start to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup”
