FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nine countries qualify for Round of 16 stage

Nine countries have qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 stage.

Nigeria and Poland are the latest teams to progress to the knockout stage after beating North Korea and Puerto Rico, respectively, on Friday.

Nigeria won 3-1 against North Korea, while Poland thrashed Puerto Rico 6-2.

Both teams now join Spain, United States, North Korea, China and Japan to qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 stage.

Germany and Argentina also booked their places in the Round of 16 after finishing first and second positions in Group A.

More final group stage matches will be played on Saturday. Ghana will face Canada.

Brazil will clash with Norway, while Zambia will tackle France, and Japan will take on Venezuela.