The United States U-17 Women's National Team kicked off their World Cup campaign with an unprecedented 17-0 demolition of Samoa. This dominant performance shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory at any age level in World Cup history, surpassing Morocco's 16-0 win in the 2025 U-17 men's tournament.
Ten different players contributed to the scoring for the US, with forward Maddie DiMaria leading the charge with an impressive six goals. The match took place in Salé, Morocco, as part of the expanded 24-team U-17 Women's World Cup, now in its second year. The overwhelming victory sets a strong tone for the American team's aspirations in the tournament.
US U-17 Women Set World Cup Record with 17-0 Victory Over Samoa
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