After sanctioning its first women's youth world championship in 2002, FIFA added the Under-17 Women's World Cup to its calendar of events in 2008.

CONCACAF, likewise, began its U-17 women's championship the same year, staging the inaugural event in Trinidad & Tobago. The tournament is an eight-nation event, with three teams qualifying for the World Cup.

CONCACAF Championships

Year   Venue                           Qualifiers
2008   Trinidad & Tobago    Canada, Costa Rica, *United States
2010   Costa Rica                  *Canada, Mexico, @Trinidad & Tobago

*champion
@Wold Cup host