Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after both teams secured qualification for the knockout stage.
The Nigerian side, coached by Akeem Busari, will battle the North Americans for a place in the quarter-finals in Salé, Morocco, on Thursday, October 29.
Mexico Set Up Flamingos Clash
Mexico booked their place in the last 16 after finishing second in Group F, following a narrow 1-0 victory over Australia in their final group-stage fixture on Sunday.
Citlalli Reyes scored the decisive goal in the 35th minute to secure all three points for Mexico and confirm their progression to the knockout stage.
The victory further boosted the confidence of the North Americans, who finished third at the previous edition of the tournament in 2025.
Flamingos Finish Second Behind North Korea
Nigeria’s Flamingos also advanced to the knockout stage after finishing second in Group B, behind defending champions North Korea.
The Nigerian youngsters will now turn their attention to the crucial encounter against Mexico as they aim to continue their campaign and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
With both teams determined to progress, Thursday’s encounter promises to be a competitive contest as Nigeria pursue their ambition of winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Flamingos will need a strong performance against Mexico to keep their title hopes alive and move one step closer to achieving their tournament objectives.
