US Under-17 women's team sets World Cup scoring record with 17-0 win
The USWNT U17 defeated Samoa in its opening match, setting a new record for goals in a FIFA World Cup game.
At a glance
- USWNT U17 defeated Samoa 17-0 in World Cup opener
- The victory sets a new record for goals in a FIFA World Cup match
- The result was the US team's opening fixture of the tournament
The United States Under-17 women's national team opened its World Cup campaign with a 17-0 victory over Samoa. The result marks the most goals scored in any FIFA World Cup match to date.
The dominant performance came in the team's first fixture of the tournament.
Why it matters
The match demonstrates the competitive disparity in youth women's football at the World Cup level.
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