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Argentina and New Zealand meet in Group A at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, October 20, with kickoff at 11:00 AM ET (10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT). In the United States, it airs in English on FS2, streams on Fubo and streams free in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel.
Both sides lost their openers and sit on zero points. The loser here faces a difficult final group match on Friday, while the winner keeps a realistic path to the Round of 16.
| Match | Argentina vs New Zealand |
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT |
| Competition | FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, Group A |
| U.S. TV | FS2 (English) |
| U.S. Stream | Fubo (English); Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 1), Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Argentina vs New Zealand
FS2 has the match live in English at 11:00 AM ET. FOX Sports holds the tournament’s U.S. English rights, and FS2 sits in the sports tier of most cable and satellite packages across the country.
Fubo streams the FS2 broadcast live, so subscribers can watch in English on televisions, phones, tablets and computers. FS2 is the channel carrying the match; Fubo is one way to stream it.
Spanish coverage is live, free and exclusive on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel. This match is one of the 19 group matches on Telemundo Deportes’ own published YouTube exclusives list, and coverage starts at 10:45 AM ET.
Telemundo holds the exclusive U.S. Spanish rights to the tournament. There is no Spanish television broadcast of this match, and it is not on Telemundo or Universo television, so the YouTube stream is the Spanish coverage.
Match Preview
Group A opened with Morocco beating New Zealand 4-0 and Germany beating Argentina 2-1. Morocco lead the group on three points with a plus four goal difference, ahead of Germany on three points with a plus one difference.
Argentina sit third on zero points with a minus one goal difference, and New Zealand are fourth on zero points with a minus four difference. Three points on Tuesday would revive the winner’s hopes of reaching the Round of 16.
Morocco and Germany meet later on Tuesday, and the winner of that match reaches six points and a Round of 16 place with a game to spare. The top two in the group advance, along with the four best third-placed teams.
Argentina close the group against Morocco on Friday, October 23. New Zealand close against Germany on the same day, so neither side can afford to leave Tuesday still searching for a first point in Morocco.
Recent Form
Argentina led Germany through Mercedes Diz in the 9th minute, the first Argentine goal in this tournament’s history. Johanna Hebben equalized in the 25th minute and Mia Kuhn scored the winner in the 52nd minute of a 2-1 defeat.
New Zealand held Morocco 0-0 at halftime before conceding four second half goals. Morocco scored in the 57th minute, added an own goal in the 70th, then scored again in the 76th and from an 82nd minute penalty.
The Young Football Ferns managed only two shots against Morocco, with none on target. Their attack will need a much larger presence on Tuesday if they are to turn long defensive spells into points.
Team News
Argentina are tournament debutants, coached by Christian Meloni. They arrived in Morocco as runners-up at the South American U-17 Championship in Paraguay, where they lost the final 3-2 to Brazil.
Defender Oriana Bralo was sent off in the 42nd minute against Germany and is suspended for this match. Argentina must therefore change their defense for the first time at this tournament.
Midfielder Agustina Maldonado brings unusual experience to the group. She captained Argentina’s U-20 side at this year’s U-20 Women’s World Cup, a rare leadership role for a player still eligible at U-17 level.
New Zealand are coached by Alana Gunn. Goalkeeper Nienke Holland was their standout against Morocco, keeping the match scoreless through halftime before the second half pressure finally told on her defense.
Key Storylines
A first point, and possibly a first win. Both teams are on zero points after Matchday 1, and the format rewards recovery quickly. A win keeps the winner firmly in the Round of 16 race, with one group match left to play.
Argentina’s debut has already made history. Mercedes Diz scored the country’s first goal at this tournament against Germany. A first World Cup win on Tuesday would be another landmark for Meloni’s side, and it would keep their knockout hopes alive.
New Zealand’s experience must show. The Young Football Ferns are playing their 10th U-17 Women’s World Cup, having appeared at every edition, and they finished third in 2018. That history sets a standard this young group now has to reach.
FAQ
Is Argentina vs New Zealand on Peacock?
No. This match is not on Peacock. The English coverage is FS2 on television and Fubo streaming, and the Spanish coverage is the free, exclusive stream on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel.
How can I watch Argentina vs New Zealand for free?
Watch in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel, which streams the match live and free, exclusively, with coverage starting at 10:45 AM ET. No subscription is required for that stream. The English options, FS2 and Fubo, are paid services.
