FIFA U-17 WWC: Qualified teams set to know opponent as draw takes place today
The draw ceremony for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals will take place today, 4th June in Rabat, Morocco as revealed by the World football governing body FIFA, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The 24 qualified teams have been divided into four pots, each containing six teams. Hosts Morocco are automatically placed in Pot 1, while the remaining teams are distributed among the pots based on their standings in the FIFA ranking system.
For the very first time, 24 countries will take part in the tournament, which is the ninth edition since the competition was launched in New Zealand 17 years ago.
In Pot 1 will be hosts Morocco (one of Africa’s five flag-bearers), Spain, Japan, North Korea (Cup holders), USA and Nigeria (which is making its eighth appearance in the competition).
Pot 2: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand, Ecuador
Pot 3: China, Cameroon, South Korea, Italy, France, Zambia
Pot 4: Paraguay, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Norway, Cote d’Ivoire, Samoa
The complete match schedule for the tournament, including details of the stadiums and kick-off times for each game, will be released after the draw has been conducted.
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
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