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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Ella Brockway

US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history

Carolina Reyna smiles and runs celebrating a goal, as opposing players walk nearby on the pitch
Carolina Reyna became the third of her family to paly in a Fifa World Cup, scoring in the process. Photograph: Judit Cartiel/FIFA/Getty Images

The United States began their U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign on Monday with a record-setting 17-0 win over Samoa the biggest win at any age level in World Cup history.

The result surpassed the previous record for margin at an 11-a-side World Cup, a 16-0 win by Morocco against New Caledonia in the 2025 U-17 men’s World Cup. Ten players scored for the US, and forward Maddie DiMaria led with six goals in Salé, Morocco.

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