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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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Ella Brockway · Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 AM
US news | The Guardian
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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