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FIFA U-17 WWC Final: Nigeria vs Japan – date, time and where to watch

FIFA U-17 WWC Final: Nigeria vs Japan – date, time and where to watch
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Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title. The encounter will be the first meeting between Nigeria and Japan at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first time the two countries face each other in a global final.
Context & Background
  • ✦How Nigeria reached the final Nigeria’s campaign in Morocco did not begin as expected, as the Flamingos suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group match.
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2026:Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title.Saturday:Japan coach Sadayoshi Shirai will become the competition’s record appearance-maker among coaches, with Saturday’s final marking his 16th match.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title.
  • ✦The encounter will be the first meeting between Nigeria and Japan at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first time the two countries face each other in a global final.
  • ✦How Nigeria reached the final Nigeria’s campaign in Morocco did not begin as expected, as the Flamingos suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group match.
Key Facts:2026: Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title.Saturday: Japan coach Sadayoshi Shirai will become the competition’s record appearance-maker among coaches, with Saturday’s final marking his 16th match.
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Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7

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Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title.

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The encounter will be the first meeting between Nigeria and Japan at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first time the two countries face each other in a global final.

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Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title.

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