Puerto Rico and New Zealand Eliminated from FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco
Puerto Rico and New Zealand finished the group stage with zero points after losing all three matches
In Brief
- •Puerto Rico and New Zealand finished the group stage with zero points after losing all three matches
- •Poland defeated Puerto Rico 6‑2 and Germany beat New Zealand in their final group matches
- •Nigeria won 3‑1 against North Korea while Argentina thrashed host Morocco 5‑1
- •The remaining groups will play their final matches this weekend, likely adding more eliminations
Why It Matters
The elimination of Puerto Rico and New Zealand highlights the competitive disparity in women’s youth football and underscores the challenges faced by smaller footballing nations in reaching the knockout stages. These results also shape the tournament’s progression, influencing qualification pathways and informing future development programs for emerging football countries.
Key Details
- Eliminated Teams
- Puerto Rico, New Zealand
- Group Stage Matches Played
- Friday
- Poland vs Puerto Rico Score
- 6-2
- Germany vs New Zealand Result
- Germany won
- Nigeria vs North Korea Score
- 3-1
- Argentina vs Morocco Score
- 5-1
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