Argentina open their first U-17 Women’s World Cup against Germany

A confirmed World Cup debut

Argentina’s U-17 women’s national team will face Germany on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7. The Argentine Football Association said this is Argentina’s first appearance at this World Cup level.

The match is part of the tournament’s opening matchday, according to FIFA’s preview published on October 16. For Argentina, it starts a Group A campaign that also includes New Zealand and host nation Morocco.

Argentina’s Group A route

The schedule announced by AFA lists three Argentina fixtures: Germany v Argentina on Saturday, October 17; Argentina v New Zealand on Tuesday, October 20; and Argentina v Morocco on Friday, October 23. AFA listed Argentina’s fixtures at the Complejo Mohammed VI; in the same tournament note, it says the group stage will be played at the Women’s Football Complex.

The key point is not only the fixture list, but the competitive step it represents. Argentina will face teams from Europe, Oceania and Africa in less than a week, in a group made up of Germany, New Zealand, Morocco and Argentina.

Why it matters for Argentine football

For Argentine women’s football, a first U-17 FIFA World Cup appearance gives the youth pathway a clear benchmark: it places a young squad in official global competition.

The timing also makes the story concrete. This is not an anniversary item or an unconfirmed report, but a FIFA-scheduled match backed by AFA’s official communication. Argentina’s first World Cup at this category offers a specific moment to follow the development of its women’s youth teams.