Mexico exits U-17 Women’s World Cup in Round of 16

Mexico falls against Nigeria in the Round of 16.

RABAT, Morocco – The 2026 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup continued on Thursday as Mexico closed out its campaign in the Round of 16 of the tournament, falling to a 2-1 final scoreline against Nigeria at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.

Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 40’, with Oluebube Umejiaku picking up possession before breaking into the box and finding the back of the net with a right-footed finish.

Mary Dunstan doubled the lead for the African nation in the 71’ with a powerful right-footed hit from the center of the box.

Emily Delgado shortened the deficit for Mexico in the 90+10’, controlling a ball inside the box after a corner kick delivery before striking with a left-footed half volley.

Mexico finished its FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 participation with an overall record of 2W-0D-2L.

Post-Match Data Mexico vs Nigeria

• Emily Delgado's goal at 99:55 was the latest ever scored by Mexico in their last five FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup appearances; it is also one of only three goals scored after the 99th minute in the current tournament.
• Camila Campos has become the fourth Mexico player to provide an assist as a substitute in the last five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, following Valeria Alvarado (2025), Katherin Guijarro (2022) and Montserrat Saldívar (2022).
• Emily Delgado is the second Mexico defender to score in a match across the last five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, following Berenice Ibarra's goal against Paraguay last year.