Japan and Nigeria will contest the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 final, with FIFA's statistical preview framing the match as Japan's fourth final and Nigeria's first appearance in the showpiece.
A final between two record-setting runs
Japan and Nigeria will meet in the tenth FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final. FIFA identifies Nigeria as the first African nation to reach the showpiece, while Japan arrive for a fourth final. This is a preview: no final result is reported or predicted here.
Japan bring final-day experience
Japan will play their 50th tournament match in the showpiece and are one of only two sides to have appeared in all ten editions. FIFA records four final appearances for Japan and two goals conceded on the route to this decider.
Nigeria arrive with a broad attacking threat
Nigeria have produced 113 attempts on goal, eight different scorers and five consecutive wins at Morocco 2026. Awawu Bashiru had been used from the bench before scoring twice in the semi-final and earning Player of the Match.
What is confirmed before kick-off
FIFA's venue announcement keeps the bronze final at 15:00 GMT and the trophy decider at 18:30 on Saturday 7 November, both at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The final remains open until the official result is published.
Sources & further reading
Official source 1 · Official source 2
Source information checked on 07 November 2026. This is an independent report; follow the organiser for subsequent updates.