Publication date: 26 Aug 2024
The FIFA U-17 World Cup is an important event in women’s football. It gives young female athletes the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage. The tournament is held every two years. Moreover, it helps to strengthen the women’s game and inspire a new generation to excel in the sport.
2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3. The tournament will bring together the world’s best young female footballers to represent their countries and showcase their skills and team spirit. 16 countries will take part in the competition. Spain is the reigning two-time champion.
History of the competition
The FIFA U-17 World Cup was established under the auspices of FIFA in 2008. Since then, it has been held every two years. As a result, the tournament has become a major platform for discovering the future stars of the female game. Historically, the tournament has been dominated by teams from Asia and North America. As such, it emphasizes the diversity and global reach of the women’s game. New Zealand hosted the inaugural championship. The DPRK team defeated the USA 2-1.
Tournament results for the past 3 years
| Year | Venue | Winning team |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic | |
| 2018 | Uruguay | Spain |
| 2016 | Jordan | DPRK |
Next FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in 2025
The 9th edition of the tournament will be hosted by Morocco in 2025. It will be the first 24-team tournament to be organized on an annual basis.
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