Venezuela and Japan close out Group D at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, October 24, 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.
There is no English-language U.S. coverage. Japan are already through to the Round of 16, while Venezuela need a result to keep their own knockout hopes alive.
| Match | Venezuela vs Japan |
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 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 | None |
| U.S. Stream | Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 3), Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Venezuela vs Japan
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 in the United States, and the match 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 own schedule lists this match with Telemundo only, with no FS1, FS2, Fox Soccer Plus or FOX One listing.
The free Spanish stream on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel is the only confirmed U.S. option.
Match Preview
Japan lead Group D with six points from two matches, seven goals scored and none conceded. They are already through to the Round of 16.
France and Venezuela are level on three points behind them. France hold second place after beating Venezuela 2-0 in their opening match, and goal difference also favors France.
France play Zambia at the same time on Saturday, on Pitch 4. If France win that match, they are sure of second place, because their win over Venezuela settles the head-to-head tiebreak.
Venezuela’s route to second place runs through Japan. A win takes them to six points, and that is enough for second place if France fail to beat Zambia.
A draw would take Venezuela to four points and second place if Zambia beat France. A defeat leaves them third at best, watching the third-place table.
Zambia are bottom with no points from two matches. They must beat France to keep any hope of advancing alive.
The top two in each group reach the Round of 16, along with the four best third-placed teams. Third place can be enough, but second removes the doubt.
Recent Form
Venezuela opened with a 2-0 defeat to France on Sunday, October 18. Maelys Ane scored in the 17th minute, and Lea Motyka converted a penalty six minutes after Karla Alfonzo had missed one for Venezuela.
Wednesday’s match against Zambia swung back and forth. Zambia led twice, through an early goal and a Grace Phiri strike, and Venezuela answered both times before winning 3-2 in stoppage time.
Ariana Ojeda leveled at 13 minutes and substitute Orliany Duran leveled again at 63. Andrea Suarez scored the winner at 90 plus 10 minutes, with Venezuela down to 10 players.
Japan beat Zambia 5-0 in their opener on Sunday, October 18. Nanami Kurita scored twice, Wara Shimizu and Mana Tanaka also scored, and the other goal was a Zambia own goal.
Japan then beat France 2-0 on Wednesday, but the goals came late. Substitute Mei Hanashiro scored at 88 minutes and again in stoppage time to settle a match that was goalless for most of the evening.
Team News
Venezuela must change their goalkeeper. Valeria Rebanales, who stood out in the opener against France, was sent off in stoppage time against Zambia and is suspended for this match.
Defender Abril Alejo finished the Zambia match in goal after the red card. Who starts against Japan is coach Dayana Frias’s biggest selection call of the tournament so far.
Japan have spread their seven goals around. Kurita and Hanashiro have two each, and Japan’s two clean sheets mean Venezuela face the group’s strongest defense as well as its best attack.
Key Storylines
Venezuela’s late show meets Japan’s late show. Venezuela won their last match at 90 plus 10 minutes, and Japan settled theirs at 88 and 90 plus 3. Neither side is finished until the whistle.
Second place is decided on two pitches at once. France and Zambia kick off at the same time, so Venezuela’s target can move during the match. Every goal on Pitch 4 changes what Venezuela need on Pitch 3.
Japan can play with freedom. Already through, Japan have nothing to protect but their perfect record. Venezuela must decide how much risk to take against a side yet to concede a goal.
FAQ
Can I watch Venezuela vs Japan in English?
No. There is no English-language broadcast 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 Venezuela vs Japan free to watch?
Yes, in Spanish. Telemundo Deportes streams it live and free on its official YouTube channel, and no subscription is required. There is no English-language option, free or paid, in the United States.
