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US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history

The Guardian Sport · 20 October 2026 at 16:15

US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history

Result is largest margin at any age level of a World Cup DiMaria is first to score six at Fifa finals since Haaland Tournament is in year two of expanded 24-team field The United States began their U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign on Monday with a record-setting 17-0 win over Samoa the biggest win at any age level in World Cup history.

The result surpassed the previous record for margin at an 11-a-side World Cup, a 16-0 win by Morocco against New Caledonia in the 2025 U-17 men’s World Cup.

Ten players scored for the US, and forward Maddie DiMaria led with six goals in Salé, Morocco.

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