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Canada U17 Women

10-26 00:00

2 - 1

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France U17 Women

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Canada's U17 women's team pulled off a minor upset, defeating France 2-1 in their opening FIFA U17 Women's World Cup match on October 26, 2025. This resilient victory announced Canada as a potential dark horse in the tournament, built on a disciplined defensive performance and effective counter-attacking. The match process saw Canada take a surprise lead against the run of play in the first half, only for France to equalize early in the second period from a set piece. Canada showed great character to retake the lead ten minutes later, scoring from a well-rehearsed corner routine, and then defended their box heroically to see out the match. The key focus was Canada's collective defensive effort, with every player contributing to blocks and clearances in a frantic finale. The three points were a massive boost for Canada's group stage prospects, while France was left to recover from an unexpected defeat. The French manager criticized her team's lack of cutting edge, while Canada's coach hailed her players' incredible work ethic and belief. Canada's starting lineup executed a perfect game plan to secure a famous win.