FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup: Top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final
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Wed, 4 Nov 2026, 20:25
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United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong Hyang.This follows the conclusion of semi-final fixtures played on Wednesday.Recall that Japan defeated North Korea via penalty shootout, while Nigeria won 3-1 against Brazil.FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final:12 goals - Maddie Dimaria.7 goals - Yu Jong Hyang and Mercedes Diz.6 goals - Kim Won Sim.4 goals - Zofia Burzan and Mei Hanashiro.
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Saturday:United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong Hyang.This follows the conclusion of semi-final fixtures played on Wednesday.Recall that Japan defeated North Korea via penalty shootout, while Nigeria won 3-1 against Brazil.FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final:12 goals - Maddie Dimaria.7 goals - Yu Jong Hyang and Mercedes Diz.6 goals - Kim Won Sim.4 goals - Zofia Burzan and Mei Hanashiro.
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✦United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong Hyang.This follows the conclusion of semi-final fixtures played on Wednesday.Recall that Japan defeated North Korea via penalty shootout, while Nigeria won 3-1 against Brazil.FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final:12 goals - Maddie Dimaria.7 goals - Yu Jong Hyang and Mercedes Diz.6 goals - Kim Won Sim.4 goals - Zofia Burzan and Mei Hanashiro.
Key Facts:Saturday: United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong Hyang.This follows the conclusion of semi-final fixtures played on Wednesday.Recall that Japan defeated North Korea via penalty shootout, while Nigeria won 3-1 against Brazil.FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final:12 goals - Maddie Dimaria.7 goals - Yu Jong Hyang and Mercedes Diz.6 goals - Kim Won Sim.4 goals - Zofia Burzan and Mei Hanashiro.
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United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong...
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United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong Hyang.This follows the conclusion of semi-final fixtures played on Wednesday.Recall that Japan defeated North Korea via penalty shootout, while Nigeria won 3-1 against Brazil.FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final:12 goals - Maddie Dimaria.7 goals - Yu Jong Hyang and Mercedes Diz.6 goals - Kim Won Sim.4 goals - Zofia Burzan and Mei Hanashiro.
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United States forward, Maddie Dimaria, still maintains the top scorer position at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.Dimaria has netted 12 goals ahead of the final clash taking place on Saturday in Rabat.She has five goals ahead of Argentina's Mercedes Diz and Korea's Yu Jong Hyang.This follows the conclusion of semi-final fixtures played on Wednesday.Recall that Japan defeated North Korea via penalty shootout, while Nigeria won 3-1 against Brazil.FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup top scorers ahead of Nigeria vs Japan final:12 goals - Maddie Dimaria.7 goals - Yu Jong Hyang and Mercedes Diz.6 goals - Kim Won Sim.4 goals - Zofia Burzan and Mei Hanashiro.
