MIAMI – The 2026 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers wrote new chapters for women’s football in the region in the U-17 category, as four teams advanced to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. 

Ahead we review the tournament for the four qualifying nations.

Canada

Canada’s perfect 3-0-0 campaign is highlighted by its stingy defense that did concede any goals in its three matches. The likes of Lacey Kindel, part of the tournament’s Best XI, helped to achieve this performance. 

The Reds left the tournament with 17 goals to their name, securing the top of Group A table to qualify to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.

Mexico 

Mexico secured the top spot in Group C, managing to get nine points by winning all of its encounters. Many individual performances stood out, with one of the biggest from Citlali Reyes, who was named the Best Player of the 2026 Concacaf Women's U-17 Qualifiers, presented by Scotiabank, after reaching ten goals in tournament history.

Puerto Rico 

One of the highlights of the tournament came from Puerto Rico, who qualified to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time. The side wrote a new chapter in Puerto Rican football history as the first team from the island, male or female, to qualify for a World Cup in any category.

One of the names that helped them make history was Giselle Falcon, who was key for Puerto Rico’s performance by scoring on three different occasions.

United States 

The United States added to its decorated history in the U-17 category. The Stars and Stripes claimed the top of Group B thanks to performances by Deus Stanislaus, who claimed the Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco, and Mia Corona. Both players were also named to the tournament’s Best XI.