Marcela hopes to repeat hat-trick success at U-17 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Marcela, a 15-year-old forward for Brazil’s U-17 national team, prepares for the World Cup in Morocco following her hat trick against Peru at the South American Championship. This performance secured Brazil’s qualification for the tournament. With a desire for another memorable match, she aims to bring home not just a ball but also a winner’s medal. Brazil's first game at the U-17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled for October 18, 2026, against Canada in Salé, Morocco.
- •Marcela scored three goals in a crucial match against Peru.
- •Her goals helped secure Brazil's place in the World Cup.
- •Marcela began her soccer journey in São Pedro, São Paulo.
- •Brazil's opening match is against Canada on October 18, 2026.
- •Marcela aims to improve her game by competing against older players.
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Hat-trick ball, world title dream, Marcela: “Now I want a winner’s medal”
"The ball is safely tucked away at home, treasured and waiting for a place of honor. For Marcela, the 15-year-old forward for Brazil’s U-17 national team, it holds a special memory: the three goals s...
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