Argentina and Morocco close Group A at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Friday, October 23, with kickoff at 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT). In the United States, watch free in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel. No English-language U.S. coverage is confirmed for this match.
Both teams sit on three points behind already qualified Germany, with second place the prize. Morocco need only a draw to take it on goal difference; Argentina have to win.
| Match | Argentina vs Morocco |
| Date | Friday, October 23, 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 A |
| U.S. TV | None confirmed (no English broadcast and no Spanish TV broadcast) |
| U.S. Stream | Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish); no English stream confirmed |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 4), Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Argentina vs Morocco
The Spanish coverage is a free live stream on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel. Telemundo holds the exclusive U.S. Spanish rights to the tournament, and this is one of its YouTube streams, available on phones, tablets, computers and televisions at no cost.
There is no Spanish television broadcast of this match. It is not on the Telemundo network and not on Universo, so the YouTube stream is the only Spanish option in the United States.
No English-language coverage is confirmed for this match in the United States. FOX Sports holds the tournament’s U.S. English rights, but no FOX channel, including FS1, FS2 and Fox Soccer Plus, has a confirmed listing for it, on television or streaming.
Match Preview
Group A ends on Friday with both matches at the same time. Germany have won the group on six points, and New Zealand are bottom on zero points after two defeats.
Morocco are second on three points with a plus two goal difference. Argentina are third on three points with a plus one goal difference.
The top two in each group reach the Round of 16, along with the four best third-placed teams. Third place on three points would leave Argentina waiting on results in the other groups.
New Zealand play Germany at the same time on Friday, but that result cannot change second place, so both teams hold their fate in their own hands.
Recent Form
Argentina opened with a 2-1 defeat to Germany. Mercedes Diz scored in the 9th minute, the first Argentine goal in the tournament’s history, before Johanna Hebben equalized in the 25th and Mia Kuhn won it in the 52nd.
They answered on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over New Zealand. Diz scored both goals, in the 42nd and 69th minutes, taking her tournament total to three.
Morocco made a perfect start as hosts, beating New Zealand 4-0. All four goals came in the second half, through Sonia Abajiou, an own goal, Imane Dhissi and a Hiba Youssoufi penalty.
On Tuesday, Morocco lost 4-2 to Germany after trailing 4-0. Nessma Mouradi scored in the 64th minute and again from a penalty in stoppage time, and those goals protected the goal difference keeping Morocco second.
Team News
Argentina are tournament debutants, coached by Christian Meloni. They reached 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 returns for Argentina. She was sent off against Germany in the opener, served her suspension against New Zealand and is available again.
Captain Agustina Maldonado leads Argentina from midfield. She captained the country’s U-20 side at this year’s U-20 Women’s World Cup, rare experience at U-17 level.
Morocco are coached by Youness Rabie and are playing their second straight U-17 Women’s World Cup. They reached the Round of 16 in 2025, and the home crowd expects at least the same again.
Defender Hiba Youssoufi returns from the 2025 squad and scored a penalty against New Zealand. Rabie will lean on her experience in a match Morocco cannot afford to lose.
Key Storylines
Second place is decided on the pitch. Germany are already through as group winners, so this match settles the other automatic place. Morocco take it with a draw; Argentina take it only with a win.
The hosts are 90 minutes from another knockout run. Morocco reached the Round of 16 in 2025. A point on Friday guarantees a return as group runners-up, in front of a home crowd in Sale that expects the hosts to finish the job.
Diz against Mouradi is the scoring duel. Mercedes Diz has all three of Argentina’s goals at this tournament. Nessma Mouradi scored twice against Germany, and Morocco have six goals in two matches.
FAQ
Is Argentina vs Morocco on Peacock?
No. There is no Peacock listing for this match. The confirmed U.S. coverage is the free Spanish stream on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel, and no English coverage is confirmed.
How can I watch Argentina vs Morocco for free?
Watch in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ official YouTube channel, which streams the match live free, with no subscription needed. It is the only confirmed U.S. viewing option for this match.
What do Argentina and Morocco need to reach the Round of 16?
Morocco advance as group runners-up with a win or a draw. Argentina must win for second place; a draw or a defeat leaves them third, relying on the ranking of third-placed teams.
