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U.S. women’s U-17 soccer team scores record 17-0 win at World Cup

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

U.S. women’s U-17 soccer team scores record 17-0 win at World Cup

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The United States Under-17 women’s national team began the U-17 World Cup in Morocco with a dominant 17-0 victory over Samoa. This match set a record for the largest margin of victory in a World Cup match, surpassing the previous mark of 16-0. Forward Maddie DiMaria led the scoring with six goals, while team captain Mia Angeline Corona contributed one goal. The team's attacking prowess showcased the disparity between the U.S. roster and that of Samoa, marking Samoa's inaugural appearance in this tournament. The U.S. is scheduled to face Kenya next, continuing their World Cup campaign on Thursday.

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•U.S. U-17 women’s team defeats Samoa 17-0 in World Cup opener
•Maddie DiMaria scores six goals, setting a World Cup record
•Team captain Mia Angeline Corona adds one goal
•Samoa's first appearance in the U-17 women’s World Cup
•U.S. plays Kenya next on Thursday

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11:01 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. women’s U-17 soccer team earns record-setting 17-0 victory at World Cup

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The United States Under-17 women’s national team opened the U-17 World Cup in Morocco on Monday with a 17-0 victory over Samoa, the largest margin of victory in a World Cup match. The 17-0 margin was a record for any national team at any level in an 11-a-side World Cup, topping the previous record set by Morocco’s Under-17 national team, which defeated New Caledonia 16-0 in the men’s U-17 World Cup last year. Forward Maddie DiMaria opened scoring for the U.S. in the second minute, setting the pa
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Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 11:01 PM
U.S. women’s U-17 soccer team earns record-setting 17-0 victory at World Cup
The United States Under-17 women’s national team opened the U-17 World Cup in Morocco on Monday with a 17-0 victory over Samoa, the largest margin of victory in a World Cup match. The 17-0 margin was a record for any national team at any level in an 11-a-side World Cup, topping the previous record set by Morocco’s Under-17 national team, which defeated New Caledonia 16-0 in the men’s U-17 World Cup last year. Forward Maddie DiMaria opened scoring for the U.S. in the second minute, setting the pa

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