USYNT rolls to another big U-17 Women’s World Cup win

The USYNT clinched their spot in the Round of 16.

RABAT, Morocco - The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup action continued on Thursday with the United States defeating Kenya 6-1 in Group E at Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.

Coming off her historic six-goal performance in the opener, Maddie Dimaria once again anchored the offense with four goals in the first half. The forward now has ten goals through the USA’s first two matches of the tournament.

Dimaria opened the scoring in the 5’ when she knocked in a cross in the middle of the box. She doubled the USYNT lead in the 22’ after firing home a quick left-footed shot from the area.

The Stars and Stripes’ #7 added another pair of goals from the penalty spot, in the 35’ and 45+2, to head into the break with a four-goal advantage.

Lordana Paletta got on the scoresheet in the 48’ as she used her speed on a strong individual effort, racing through defenders and finishing off her run with a right-footed shot.

Gianna Hanf scored the sixth and final goal for the U.S. in the 90+3’.

Kenya managed to pull one back in the last minutes of the match, as Lindey Atieno forced a turnover and then caught the keeper off her line, sailing one over her from distance.

With a total of 23 goals combined in two matches and back-to-Back victories, the USYNT has clinched a spot in the Round of 16**.**

Going into the third and final Group Stage game as leaders in Group E, the United States will finish off the first phase of the tournament on Sunday against China PR.