U-17 Women's World Cup: Black Maidens handed Brazil, Canada and Norway in Group C

Ghana's Black Maidens have been handed a challenging draw for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after being placed in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil and Norway.

Group C. Locked in!🔒



🆚 Canada 🇨🇦⁰🆚 Brazil 🇧🇷⁰🆚 Norway 🇳🇴



The Black Maidens are set for Group C at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Let's get to work! 🔥#ShineBlackMaidens✨#FIFAU17WWCQ pic.twitter.com/d7ZGwZfkJg

— Ghana Women National Teams 🇬🇭 (@GhanaWNT) July 11, 2026

The two-time African champions will return to the global stage in Morocco determined to make an impact against three of the strongest teams in youth women's football.

The Black Maidens secured their place at the tournament after edging Senegal in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final round of the African qualifiers. Their qualification marked a successful return to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after missing the previous two editions.

Drawn against experienced opponents in Canada, Brazil and Norway, Ghana face a stern test as they seek to progress from the group stage. However, the Black Maidens will take confidence from their impressive pedigree at the tournament, where they have consistently represented Ghana with distinction over the years.

The team has built a reputation for producing some of the country's brightest young talents on the world stage, and expectations will be high for another competitive campaign.

With the tournament set to kick off in Morocco later this year, the Black Maidens will now intensify preparations as they aim to carry Ghana's hopes and continue the nation's proud tradition in youth women's football.