Reigning champs Spain and Germany have qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be held in India in October, after they reached the final of the UEFA European Championships.
Spain and Germany beat France and Netherlands separately in the elimination rounds of the European Women’s Under-17 Championship held in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They face each other in final last on Sunday.
The victor of the third-place match among France and Netherlands, likewise scheduled on Sunday, will be the third group to fit the bill for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup from Europe. The FIFA has allocated three openings for Europe for the age group women’s showpiece in India.
Germany and Spain join China, Japan, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and hosts India in getting their places for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held between October 11 and 30.
Only African representatives are yet to be known for the 16-team World Cup. The last round of the African passing competition is yet to be held.
The matches will be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai.
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