Women’s U17 World Cup: The Lionesses fall to Germany, but keep their destiny in their own hands

Morocco lost to Germany (2-4) in their second Group A match of the U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
Germany opened the scoring through Marie Kleemann in the 27th minute, before Lena Martens (34th minute) and Clara Choisy, from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time (45+2), made it 3-0. Mia Giesen scored Germany’s fourth goal in the 50th minute.
Nessma Mouradi pulled one back in the 64th minute before converting a penalty in the 90+5th minute, making the final score 4-2. Despite this defeat, the Atlas Lionesses remain second in Group A with three points and a goal difference of +2, ahead of Argentina (3 points, +1).

The Moroccan women had made a perfect start to their tournament with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand in their opening match.

The Atlas Lionesses will face Argentina on Friday, aiming to secure their place in the next round.

In Group B, Nigeria defeated Puerto Rico 2-0.