Brazil have taken control of Group C at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after an impressive 6-2 victory over Canada in their opening match, while Norway secured second place following a convincing 3-0 win against Ghana.
The results put Brazil at the top of the standings, with Norway following in second. Ghana occupy third place, while Canada sit bottom after conceding six goals in an entertaining encounter against the South American side.
Brazil’s attacking performance immediately established them as a team to watch in the competition. Their six-goal display demonstrated their ability to create scoring opportunities, although conceding twice against Canada leaves room for improvement as the group stage progresses.
Norway, meanwhile, made a confident start with a clean-sheet victory over Ghana. The three points put them in a strong early position as they look to challenge Brazil for the leading spot in Group C.
For Ghana and Canada, the opening results leave them with work to do in their remaining fixtures. Both teams will need positive performances in their upcoming matches to improve their positions and keep their hopes of progressing alive.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Japan have also made a strong statement in Group D, opening their campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Zambia. France sit second in that group after defeating Venezuela 2-0, while Venezuela occupy third place and Zambia are bottom.
Japan’s emphatic win adds another talking point to the tournament, highlighting the strength of several teams early in the competition.
With Brazil and Norway setting the pace in Group C and Japan making an equally impressive start in Group D, the opening round has delivered plenty of goals and early excitement. However, there is still much to play for, and the upcoming fixtures could significantly change the standings.