Canada Eyes Fifth Consecutive Victory at FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup

Canada’s women’s U-17 team is poised for their fifth consecutive victory in the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup as they prepare to face Brazil in the quarterfinals. This highly anticipated match will take place at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.

Canada’s Impressive Performance

Under the guidance of coach Jen Herst, Canada has excelled in the tournament, scoring 18 goals while conceding only two. Their remarkable journey includes victories over Nigeria, Samoa, and France, showcasing their strong offensive capabilities.

Quarterfinal Matchup

The match against Brazil follows notable performances; Canada defeated Zambia 6-0 in the round of 16, while Brazil secured a 3-0 win against China. This quarterfinal marks Canada’s fifth trip to this stage in just eight appearances at the U-17 championship.

• Group D Matches:
  • Canada 4 – Nigeria 1
  • Canada 6 – Samoa 0
  • Canada 2 – France 1
• Round of 16:
  • Canada 6 – Zambia 0
  • Brazil 3 – China 0

Key Players

Canada’s scoring has been led by Julia Amireh, Melisa Kekic, and Daniela Feria-Estrada, each netting three goals. Brazil’s offense is highlighted by their scorers Giovanna Waksman and Gi Iseppe, who also have three goals each.

Historical Context

Canada’s women’s team reached the semifinals once in 2018, finishing fourth after losing to Mexico. Similarly, Brazil will look to advance past the quarterfinals for the first time in history.

Brazilian coach Rilany Sila expressed pride in the team’s progress, stating, “For the first time, we’ve made it past the first knockout round. We want to make even more history.”

Next Steps

The winner of the Canada-Brazil match will face either defending champions North Korea or Japan in the semifinals. Coach Herst emphasizes the intensity of the upcoming matches, stating, “It’s only going to get tougher from here.”

Despite finishing third in their qualifying group for the upcoming 2024 FIFA U-17 tournament, Canada’s interim coach Gary Moody has successfully led the team towards securing a spot in the 2025 FIFA tournament, illustrating the bright future ahead for Canadian women’s soccer.