Four fixtures open the Morocco 2026 U17 Women's World Cup programme on October 17 locally, according to FIFA's preview. Germany meets Argentina, DPR Korea faces Puerto Rico, hosts Morocco play New Zealand and Poland takes on Nigeria.
Holders meet tournament newcomers
DPR Korea arrives after consecutive titles and seeks a third straight 11-a-side World Cup crown. That remains an ambition rather than an achievement already completed.
The team also won the Asian U17 women's title in May. Puerto Rico, by contrast, makes its World Cup debut after progressing through CONCACAF qualification.
Germany returns following four years away and a European championship victory. Argentina earned its debut through a run to the South American U17 final.
Different paths into the opening day
Morocco seeks a better start after losing its first two matches at the previous edition. New Zealand has gone nine tournament games without victory but won all five Oceania qualifying matches and can draw on its 2018 bronze medal history.
Poland qualified by beating England 2-0 in a European playoff. Nigeria won four African qualifying matches and now has Akeem Busari as coach.
Those records provide background rather than results from the new tournament. Local October 17 scheduling should also be distinguished from the date in Vietnam for later kickoffs.
FIFA identifies FIFA+ through DAZN as a viewing platform, but the preview does not independently verify access conditions in Vietnam. The confirmed programme remains the four opening pairings and their pre-match context.