The United States under‑17 women’s national team opened its FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a record‑shattering 17‑0 victory over Samoa.
The scoreline is the highest number of goals ever recorded in a single FIFA World Cup match, setting a new benchmark for the tournament.
The match was part of the biennial FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, a competition that brings together national teams from around the globe to contest the world title at the under‑17 level.
Samoa, a small island nation in the South Pacific, was the opponent in the opening fixture for the United States squad.
The result highlights the strength of the U.S. youth development program and establishes a high bar for the rest of the tournament.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
