The race for the trophy at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco is getting hotter as four nations have now booked their spots in the quarter-finals. Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands and North Korea all qualified after impressive performances in Tuesday’s Round of 16 fixtures.

Italy showed great strength and teamwork to record a big win over Nigeria. The Italian girls dominated the match and sealed a comfortable 4-0 victory to move into the next stage. Brazil also delivered a strong game, beating China 3-0 without much trouble.

Tournament favourites North Korea proved why they are always considered a top force in youth women’s football. They defeated host nation Morocco with a convincing 6-1 scoreline, sending a clear message to other teams in the competition. The Netherlands also secured their place after a tense battle with the United States. Their match ended 1-1, but the Dutch youngsters held their nerve and won through a penalty shoot-out.

More Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, and the remaining teams will fight for the final tickets to join the last-8 lineup. The tournament, which kicked off on October 17, will come to an end on November 8, 2025, and fans around the world are watching closely as the young talents continue to shine.

The quarter-finals promise exciting football, strong competition and rising stars who may soon become the future faces of women’s football globally.