US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history
Summary
The United States Under-17 women’s soccer team won 17-0 against Samoa in their first game of the U-17 Women’s World Cup, setting a new record for the biggest win in World Cup history at any age level. Ten US players scored, with Maddie DiMaria leading by scoring six goals in the match held in Morocco.Key Facts
- The 17-0 victory is the largest margin of victory ever in any age-level World Cup soccer match.
- The previous record was 16-0 by Morocco in the U-17 men’s World Cup in 2025.
- Maddie DiMaria scored six goals, the most by any US player in a single match and the most in any Women’s World Cup match at any age level.
- DiMaria is a 17-year-old high school player committed to play college soccer at North Carolina.
- The US had 58 shots and led 9-0 at halftime.
- Samoa’s goalkeeper made 13 saves despite the large loss.
- Samoa is one of seven new teams to join the expanded 24-team U-17 Women’s World Cup starting in 2025.
- The US will play their next group match against Kenya, who lost their first game to China.
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