Nigeria’s Flamingos will discover their Round of 16 opponents at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following the conclusion of the remaining Group F fixtures.
The Nigerian side finished second in Group B after recording an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea on Friday in Rabat.
The win took Akeem Busari’s team to six points from three matches, securing their place in the knockout stage. They are scheduled to face the runners-up in Group F on Thursday, October 29, in Salé, Morocco.
Spain have already secured qualification from Group F after victories over Mexico and Australia, while Mexico moved into second place with a 3-1 win against Chile.
Chile and Australia, who each have one point, remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage ahead of their final group matches.
Chile will face Spain, while Mexico take on Australia in the remaining Group F fixtures. The results will determine which team finishes second and faces Nigeria in the Round of 16.
The Flamingos will approach the knockout stage with confidence after their victory over North Korea, a result that underlined their ability to compete against the tournament’s leading teams.
With their next opponents yet to be confirmed, Nigeria will be focused on maintaining their momentum as they prepare for the challenge of the knockout rounds.
