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Brazil Reaches First U-17 Women’s World Cup Semifinal After Penalty Shootout Win Over Canada

Canada exits despite a perfect group stage.

Overview

  • The quarterfinal in Rabat finished 0–0 before Brazil advanced 5–4 on penalties.
  • Goalkeeper Ana Morganti made a decisive save as Brazil converted all five kicks.
  • Canada arrived with 18 goals scored and only two conceded from a flawless group campaign.
  • Video reviews produced no red card for Morganti and no late handball penalty against Brazil.
  • Brazil will face the winner of North Korea versus Japan in the semifinals.