News about the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Head coach Alana Gunn has named a 21-player squad to represent New Zealand at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The tournament starts on October 17, 2024, and New Zealand will face hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and … Read More
Auckland United’s Pia Vlok has been named best player at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after New Zealand’s successful defence of their title. Vlok (16) was awarded the eight-nation tournament’s Golden Ball award after being judged to be the Most … Read More
New Zealand have secured their sixth straight title in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, after beating Samoa 4-0 in the final. The match, in Suva, Fiji, brought together the standout teams of the eight-nation competition, scoring the most goals, conceding … Read More
The pride of a region is on the line as Samoa takes on New Zealand in Saturday’s final of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship. For the first time, the trophy and title of U-16 Women’s Champions is all that will … Read More
New Zealand and Samoa will represent Oceania at next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. They have won their places at the 24-team tournament by winning their semi-finals at the OFC U-16 Women’s Champship in Suva, Fiji. Main … Read More
Head coach Alana Gunn says her team is “itching to go” ahead of their vital game against Tonga that will decide whether they qualify for next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. New Zealand play Tonga at 3pm (NZT) on … Read More
New Zealand will face Tonga in the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Fiji, after finishing top of their group at the tournament. New Zealand won their final group games 1-0 against Solomon Islands to ensure they’ll meet … Read More
Defending champions New Zealand have secured a place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, after defeating Tahiti 5-0 in Suva. The tournament decides which of its eight teams will represent Oceania at next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s … Read More
New Zealand have beaten New Caledonia 8-0 in their opening game at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Fiji. Melville United’s Laura Bennett led the charge with four goals while Tauranga Moana’s Grace Duncan and Canada-based Keira Tichbon scored two … Read More
An 18-player squad has been named to represent New Zealand at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, which decides which nation will represent Oceania at next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The eight-nation OFC tournament will be played in September … Read More
New Zealand will face hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Nigeria in their group at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Dominican Republic and Ecuador will be making their first appearances at a U-17 Women’s World Cup, while Nigeria has … Read More
The full list of 16 qualifying nations has been completed for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, including New Zealand. The draw for the Dominican Republic tournament will be held on Sunday June 23, 2024 (NZT). The last teams to … Read More
Plans are building for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic to be attended by 16 nations, including New Zealand. Tournament organisers have confirmed match venues, a fixture schedule and an emblem to be used to … Read More
Thirteen nations, including New Zealand, have now booked their places at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in the Dominican Republic. Three Asian teams and three European sides are the latest to qualify for the 16-nation … Read More
World governing body FIFA have made key decisions for a number of international women’s tournaments in which New Zealand hope to have teams play. At their May 2024 Congress in Bangkok, the FIFA Council decided: FIFA Women’s Club World Cup … Read More
New Zealand U-17 men’s and women’s teams will have more opportunities to compete at FIFA World Cup tournaments. The FIFA council has confirmed the men’s FIFA U-17 World Cup will expand to 48 teams from 2025, and will be held … Read More
Two more countries have joined New Zealand in qualifying for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in the Dominican Republic. Mexico and the United States clinched their places at the tournament by reaching the final of … Read More
By Harrison Ryburn Another huge year beckons for football in New Zealand in 2024, fresh off record-breaking crowds and football fever that gripped the nation during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. As Kiwis return from their summer by the … Read More