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Venezuela and Zambia meet in Group D at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday, October 21, with kickoff at 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT). It airs in English on Fox Soccer Plus, 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 drops toward the bottom of Group D with one match left, while the winner keeps a realistic path to the Round of 16.
| Match | Venezuela vs Zambia |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 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 D |
| U.S. TV | Fox Soccer Plus (English) |
| U.S. Stream | Fubo (English); Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 4), Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Venezuela vs Zambia
Fox Soccer Plus has the match live in English at 2:00 PM ET. FOX Sports holds the tournament’s U.S. English rights, and Fox Soccer Plus is the channel assigned to this match in the official broadcast listings.
Fubo streams the Fox Soccer Plus broadcast live, so subscribers can watch in English on televisions, phones, tablets and computers. Fox Soccer Plus 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 on Telemundo Deportes’ own published YouTube exclusives list, and coverage starts at 1:45 PM 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, so the YouTube stream is the Spanish coverage.
Match Preview
Group D opened with Japan beating Zambia 5-0 and France beating Venezuela 2-0. Japan lead the group on three points with a plus five goal difference, ahead of France on three points with a plus two difference.
Venezuela sit third on zero points with a minus two goal difference, and Zambia are fourth on zero points with a minus five difference. Both need a first win on Wednesday to stay in the Round of 16 race.
Japan and France meet earlier on Wednesday, and the winner 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.
Venezuela close the group against Japan on Saturday, October 24. Zambia close against France on the same day, so Wednesday’s loser would need a result against one of the group’s two winners to have any chance of advancing.
Recent Form
Venezuela lost 2-0 to France despite a strong spell early in the second half. Maelys Ane put France ahead in the 17th minute, and Lea Motyka converted a 56th minute penalty for the second goal.
The turning point came at the other end. Diana Bravo was fouled for a Venezuela penalty in the 50th minute, but Karla Alfonzo fired it wide, and France scored from the spot six minutes later.
Zambia lost 5-0 to Japan. Nanami Kurita scored twice, the second goal was a Zambia own goal, and the first half ended 2-0 before Japan pulled away.
Zambia coach Carol Kanyemba said her players showed fear and lost their composure against Japan. She pointed to the set pieces Zambia conceded as the moments that wrecked their game plan.
Team News
Venezuela are coached by Dayana Frias. They are back at this tournament after a ten-year absence, having last appeared in 2016, and goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales stood out against France.
Venezuela’s history sets a high bar for this group. They finished fourth at both the 2014 and 2016 editions, still their best results at this tournament, before their long absence.
Zambia are coached by Carol Kanyemba, and captain Taonga Mubanga has called this match a must-win for the Copper Princesses. Zambia are at their fourth U-17 Women’s World Cup, and their third in a row.
Zambia’s best run came last year, when they reached the Round of 16 for the first time. A defeat on Wednesday would leave them needing to beat France to match that.
Key Storylines
A must-win match at the bottom of Group D. Venezuela and Zambia are the group’s two pointless teams. The winner revives its Round of 16 hopes, while the loser faces a final match against Japan or France with almost no margin left.
Venezuela’s missed penalty still stings. La Vinotinto had France under pressure at 1-0 and missed the spot kick that could have leveled the match. Turning pressure into goals is their clear task on Wednesday.
Zambia need a response. The Copper Princesses conceded five against Japan and scored none. A tighter start is essential, because another early concession would leave their tournament on the brink before the final round.
FAQ
Is Venezuela vs Zambia on Peacock?
No. This match is not on Peacock. The English coverage is Fox Soccer Plus on television and Fubo streaming, and the Spanish coverage is the free, exclusive stream on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel.
How can I watch Venezuela vs Zambia for free?
Watch in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel, which streams the match live and free, exclusively, with coverage starting at 1:45 PM ET. No subscription is required for that stream. The English options, Fox Soccer Plus and Fubo, are paid services.
