U-17 W’ World Cup: Nigeria to combat Italy as knockout stage starts, defeats Samoa 4-0
The Flamingos
Nigeria set to combat Italy as knockout stage starts, defeats Samoa 4-0
Megastar magazine reports that the knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in Morocco, with Nigeria’s Flamingos drawn against Italy in one of the standout Round of 16 fixtures.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at the Stade Olympique de Rabat, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Nigeria.
Their qualification follows an emphatic 4–0 victory over Samoa in Rabat on Saturday.
The Flamingos will now aim to build on their impressive group-stage campaign as they continue their push for a historic first world title.
Host nation Morocco will also be in action the same evening, taking on South Korea at the Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 2 in Sale, where home fans are expected to create a charged atmosphere in support of the Atlas Lionesses.
Earlier on Tuesday, Brazil will battle China PR, while the United States square off against the Netherlands, both matches slated for 4:30 p.m. in Sale.
The game continues on Wednesday, October 29, with Mexico facing Paraguay at 4:30 p.m., while defending champions Spain meet France in a mouthwatering all-European clash at the same time and venue.
Later that night, Canada will take on Zambia, and Japan, one of the tournament’s top contenders, will lock horns with Colombia to round off the Round of 16 fixtures.
All matches will be staged across venues in Rabat and Sale, with global coverage available via major sports networks and FIFA’s digital platforms.
As the competition enters its decisive stage, only four wins now separate the remaining 16 teams from lifting the prestigious U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
Eight winning teams in the round of 16 will move to the quarter-final stage starting Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Full Round of 16 Fixtures
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Brazil U17 vs China PR U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 3, Sale)
• United States U17 vs Netherlands U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy, Sale)
• Italy U17 vs Nigeria U17 – 8:00 PM (Stade Olympique de Rabat, Rabat)
• South Korea U17 vs Morocco U17 – 8:00 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 2, Sale)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
• Mexico U17 vs Paraguay U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 3, Sale)
• Spain U17 vs France U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy, Sale)
• Canada U17 vs Zambia U17 – 8:00 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy, Sale)
• Japan U17 vs Colombia U17 – 8:00 PM (Venue TBC)
