Canada makes 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup debut
Tingley and Scicchitano scored in defeat against Brazil in the U-17 World Cup.
Rabat, Morocco – Canada made its 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup debut in Group C on Sunday against Brazil, falling to a 6-2 final score at Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
Reed Tingley gave Canada an early lead in the 4’ through a header from inside the box.
Brazil equalized in added time before the half in the 45+4’ through a strike from Helena. The South Americans opened the second half in the 46’ with a goal from Nicolly Manuel.
Canada responded quickly to level the scoring in the 50’, with Chloe Scicchitano finding the back of the net with a spectacular volley.
Brazil reclaimed the lead in the 56’ through a header from Marcelinha from the center of the box. A brace from Greise Kelly with goals in the 63’ and 72’ further extended the lead for Brazil.
Pepe scored the final goal of the match in the 90+5’ to round out the result for Brazil.
Canada will return to action on Wednesday in its second Group C match ,The Canucks taking on Norway at Mohammed VI Football Complex.


