Nigeria and Puerto Rico meet in Group B at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, October 20 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.
Both sides lost their openers and sit pointless in Group B. The loser goes into the final round with no points, while the winner keeps a path to the Round of 16 alive.
| Match | Nigeria vs Puerto Rico |
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 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 B |
| U.S. TV | None |
| U.S. Stream | Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 4), Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Nigeria vs Puerto Rico
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.
The confirmed U.S. viewing option for Nigeria vs Puerto Rico is the free Spanish stream on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel.
Match Preview
Korea DPR beat Puerto Rico 6-0 and Poland beat Nigeria 2-1 on Matchday 1, leaving Korea DPR top on goal difference. Korea DPR and Poland meet earlier on Tuesday, and the winner reaches six points and a Round of 16 place with a game to spare.
The top two finishers reach the Round of 16, joined by the four best third-placed teams across the tournament. Nigeria close against Korea DPR on Friday, October 23, and Puerto Rico close against Poland the same day.
Recent Form
Nigeria arrived in form, winning the WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup last month by winning all five matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding one. They beat Togo 4-0 in the final after an 8-5 aggregate qualifying win over Benin.
Against Poland, Nigeria trailed to a 33rd-minute penalty and a 65th-minute goal before substitute Oluebube Umejiaku pulled one back at 79 minutes. The 2-1 defeat left the Flamingos pointless despite the late push.
Puerto Rico lost their opener 6-0 to defending champions Korea DPR, conceding five goals in the first half. They tightened up after the break and conceded only once more.
Team News
Nigeria coach Akeem Busari leads the Flamingos at their ninth U-17 Women’s World Cup, where their best finish is third place in 2022. Captain Harmony Chidi scored eight goals across the qualifying campaign.
Puerto Rico coach Andres Mirabelli may be without captain Camila Adame, who came off injured 24 minutes into the opener and is a doubt for Tuesday. Midfielder Caroline Rivera took the armband and spoke of competing with Poland and Nigeria on an equal footing.
Key Storylines
A pointless pair meet. Nigeria and Puerto Rico are the only Group B teams without a point after Matchday 1. Defeat leaves the loser bottom with no points before the final round.
Puerto Rico’s historic debut continues. Puerto Rico are tournament debutants and the first Puerto Rican team, at any level, to play at a FIFA World Cup. A first point Tuesday would mark another milestone.
Nigeria’s pedigree under pressure. The Flamingos have a third-place finish in 2022 and eight previous tournament appearances behind them. That history counts for little if they lose again and face Korea DPR next still on zero points.
FAQ
Can I watch Nigeria vs Puerto Rico 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 Nigeria vs Puerto Rico 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.
