Australia and Chile open Group F at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Monday, October 19 in Sale, Morocco, with kickoff at 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT). In the United States, the match streams live and free in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel.
It is a World Cup debut for Australia and a third appearance for Chile, who have never reached the knockout rounds. With Spain and Mexico the group’s pedigree sides, this opener could decide who stays in the Round of 16 race.
| Match | Australia vs Chile |
| Date | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT |
| Competition | FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, Group F |
| U.S. TV | None |
| U.S. Stream | Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex, Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Australia vs Chile
Telemundo Deportes streams the match live and free on its official YouTube channel, one of 19 group-stage matches the network is showing exclusively on that platform in Spanish. Coverage starts at 1:45 PM ET, 15 minutes before kickoff.
There is no Spanish-language television broadcast of this match in the United States, and it is not on Telemundo or Universo. The YouTube stream is the Spanish coverage, and no subscription is required to watch it.
There is no English-language U.S. broadcast of this match. FOX Sports holds the tournament’s English rights, but its official listings assign this match to Telemundo only, with no FS1, FS2, Fox Soccer Plus or FOX One listing, and FS2 is showing the United States against Samoa in this window.
The confirmed U.S. viewing option for Australia vs Chile is the free Spanish stream on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel.
Match Preview
Group F opens earlier on Monday with Spain against Mexico, and this match is the other half of the story. Spain and Mexico hold the group’s pedigree, so Australia and Chile both know a win here transforms their path through the tournament.
The top two finishers in the group reach the Round of 16, joined by the four best third-placed teams across the tournament. Three points on Monday would be a giant step toward a first knockout appearance for either of these sides.
Recent Form
Chile finished third at the South American U-17 Championship in Paraguay to qualify, then tuned up in Morocco with friendly wins over the host nation, 1-0, and New Zealand, 2-1, in the final days before the tournament.
Australia’s buildup ran through the national pathway: 17 of the 21 players in the Junior Matildas squad came through the 2025 Emerging Matildas Championships, Football Australia’s national talent tournament for this age group.
Team News
Chile coach Vanessa Arauz led Ecuador to a senior World Cup in 2015 at just 26 years old. Her squad includes five players who won silver medals at this year’s South American Games under Luis Mena.
Australia’s 21-player squad was confirmed in September, drawn from state federations across the country and including Canberra midfielder Tehya Aspland. It is a young group asked to learn on the biggest stage its age group offers.
Key Storylines
A first World Cup match. Australia have never played at this tournament before, and Football Australia calls the debut a milestone for its women’s pathway. The Junior Matildas’ first test comes against a side playing its third World Cup.
Chile’s knockout ambition. Chile won a match at this tournament for the first time in 2022, beating New Zealand 3-1, but have never survived the group stage. Their goal in Morocco is to change that, and this is the match to win.
The pressure valve. Whoever loses on Monday likely needs a result against Spain or Mexico to stay alive. Whoever wins can play the rest of the group with the Round of 16 in their own hands.
FAQ
Can I watch Australia vs Chile in English?
No. There is no English-language broadcast of this match in the United States. The confirmed U.S. coverage is the free Spanish-language stream on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel, with coverage starting at 1:45 PM ET.
Is Australia vs Chile free to watch?
Yes, in Spanish. Telemundo Deportes streams the match live and free on its official YouTube channel, exclusively, and no subscription is required. There is no English-language option, free or paid, in the United States.
